Trump grants Russia 60-day sanctions pause to study economic impact
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump's sanctions waiver on Russia is a 60-day pause to analyze economic impacts on global markets. Rubio cited high energy prices and geopolitical tensions requiring study before determining sanctions policy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned the waiver signals more sanctions relief ahead, calling it capitulation to Russian aggression.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 01:07 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 03:00 UTC
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