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Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
Al Jazeera10/17/2026
Oil and Gas Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine. Add Al Jazeera on Google Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to reporters as leaves the US Capitol, July 28, 2026 [Rod Lamkey, Jr/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 17 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans after waiving sanctions targeting Russia and countries that buy its oil and gas, days before the restrictions were due to take effect under a law he signed last month.
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