Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions, Escalating Ukraine Policy Uncertainty

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The executive order reportedly raises tariffs on Russian goods while waiving many sanctions, creating a complex policy that could reshape the economic pressure campaign over the war in Ukraine. The decision follows a reported agreement involving Russian diesel and has prompted bipartisan opposition in the United States, while EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine and signaled that additional measures against Russia could be considered. The development is especially consequential because it may affect transatlantic coordination, energy markets, and the prospects for future negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, BBC, Financial Times, The New Arab