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Trump Defends Russia Waiver: Order exempts sanctions, tariffs on oil buyers; bipartisan critics push back

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law, calling it a “very good decision” amid criticism from lawmakers across party lines.

The Times of India · Oct 18

‘Much of the square was empty’: Saeed Naqvi on Saddam’s statue coming down

The occupation of Iraq was undertaken with great fanfare. Vice President Dick Cheney was the spirit behind this operation, which was implemented by Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. The complete misreading of the public mood in Iraq, where I was present, was replicated in every detail in the Iran expedition begun…

Newslaundry · Oct 18

'India an important ally': Rubio says Trump weighing impact of Russia-related tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India's energy requirements will be considered before possible sanctions on Russian oil. President Donald Trump recently waived certain provisions of a proposed sanctions law affecting major importers of Russian crude. Rubio emphasized the need for time to assess the impact of these…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Ukraine war briefing: Trump’s sanctions waiver is a ‘60-day pause’ to analyse economic impact, says Rubio

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expects Trump to lift more sanctions against Russia. What we know on day 1,698

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18

Russia, Ukraine, US: Zelenskyy says Washington working to set up trilateral meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US was working to set up a trilateral meeting with Russia for peace talks. He suggests various venues, including the upcoming G20 summit in the US. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over the handling of US-Russia relations and urged more pressure on Moscow. Russian President Vladimir…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president warns it will embolden Russian leader and intensify war as Moscow hits country’s power plants

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

Zelensky says US move to waive sanctions 'rewards' Russia's Putin

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hit out at the decision of the US President Donald Trump to block sanctions on Russia claiming the move rewarded the country's leader Vladimir Putin.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions He Previously Signed Into Law. The Move Has Prompted International And Domestic Backlash.

The president signed an executive order on Friday night pausing the implementation of sanctions prescribed by the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026."

International Business Times · Oct 17

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'

Russia has hailed US President Donald Trump's decision to waive new sanctions targeting its energy revenues as a "historic" move, raising concerns among Ukraine and its European allies that Washington is favouring Moscow.

The Economic Times · Oct 17