Event Brief
Oct 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Trump waives Russia-related sanctions
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U.S. President Donald Trump waived Russia-related sanctions before they took effect. Al Jazeera said the waiver was intended to ease energy prices. The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to provide nearly $80 billion more next year to finance Kyiv's fight.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Waived Russia-related sanctions before they took effect.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 12:40 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Al Jazeera said the waiver was intended to ease energy prices.
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