From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Trump Halts Russia Sanctions, Cites National Interest
Trump pauses new Russia sanctions targeting Ukraine war funding, claiming it serves U.S. national interest.
In brief
Trump pauses new Russia sanctions targeting Ukraine war funding, claiming it serves U.S. national interest. Trump suspended Russia sanctions targeting Ukraine war funding, saying it aligns with U.S. national interest. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Trump signs sanctions pause
President Trump signed an executive order halting new Russia sanctions targeting Ukraine war funding, claiming it serves U.S. national interest.
Sanctions targeted russian economy
The sanctions package aimed to starve russian president vladimir putin of resources needed for ukraine war after four years of invasion.
Lindsey graham's legislation
Named after late south carolina sen. lindsey graham, the bill sought to clamp down on financial resources fueling ukraine war.
Trump's diesel deal with russia
Trump agreed to purchase over 300,000 tons of russian diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in november and 1 million tons later.
Blumenthal criticizes pause
sen. richard blumenthal called trump's pause a betrayal of americans and their representatives in congress.
Darline graham's reaction
sen. darline graham, lindsey graham's sister, praised trump's action but said it was up to him to end the war through economic sanctions.
What to remember
Trump suspended Russia sanctions targeting Ukraine war funding, saying it aligns with U.S. national interest.
