Trump blocks Congress-approved Russia sanctions law ahead of October deadline
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17 October, 2026, 11:00 pm
Last modified: 17 October, 2026, 11:00 pm
17 October, 2026, 11:00 pm
Last modified: 17 October, 2026, 11:00 pm
US President Donald Trump has blocked the implementation of a Russia sanctions law passed by Congress, citing US national interests. The decision comes ahead of the law's scheduled implementation on 18 October and has sparked criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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