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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Trump waives some Russia sanctions in executive order
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving some sanctions against Russia, including measures in the Graham Act passed by Congress. Financial Times Markets said the move exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by a new law and follows a deal with Moscow to release diesel.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump signed an executive order waiving some sanctions against Russia.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Financial Times Markets said the exemption followed a deal with Moscow to release diesel.
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