Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Trump defends decision to waive Russia sanctions
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President Donald Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions on Russia. The waiver will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine; the title says the decision has drawn bipartisan backlash.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions on Russia.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for Trump's decision to waive the sanctions was not reported.
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