Trump waives Russia sanctions for 60-day review period

President Donald Trump has ordered the waiver of sanctions and tariffs on Russia to allow for a 60-day impact analysis, drawing criticism from Ukraine and U.S. lawmakers.

President Trump signed an order to waive virtually all new sanctions he had previously signed against Russia, according to reports from CBS News and France 24. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the decision creates a 60-day window to analyze the global impact of the restrictions. Reuters noted that the administration will use this period to weigh the future of the sanctions.

The move has faced bipartisan backlash, including from members of the President's own party. NBC News reported that the criticism emerged while Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday campaigning for midterm candidates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that the decision to waive the sanctions "seems wrong" as strikes against his country continue.

France 24 reported that the waiver has raised concerns in Ukraine that the United States might ease further restrictions on Moscow. Analysts cited by Al Jazeera suggest that Russia will benefit most from the waiver. While Al Jazeera specifically highlighted the easing of oil sanctions, France 24 and CBS News described the move as a broader waiver of sanctions and tariffs.

The decision comes amid ongoing questions regarding international trade with Moscow. Al Jazeera noted that while the U.S. has eased these measures, it remains unclear if European nations will continue to purchase Russian gas.