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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Trump delays Russia sanctions to keep talks going
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President Donald Trump said he delayed imposing further sanctions on Russia to keep peace negotiations with Ukraine going and avoid driving Russian President Vladimir Putin away from the talks. The sanctions had been blocked two days before they were due to take effect. Trump also said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he delayed further sanctions on Russia to keep peace negotiations with Ukraine going.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said he delayed the sanctions because he did not want to drive Vladimir Putin away from peace talks with Ukraine.
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