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Trump puts Russia sanctions bill on hold, cites US national interest; retains power to reinstate measures

US President Donald Trump has waived the application of certain sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, according to an executive order issued on Saturday. The order outlines a waiver of specified measures provided for under the legislation.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Russian Oil Company is Managing to Keep Service Stations Open Following Trump's Sanctions Waiver

The U.S. Treasury Department extended Thursday a sanctions waiver that allows Russian oil company Lukoil to keep its service stations open.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Zelensky fears Trump 'will continue' to lift Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia increasing strikes on Ukraine.

France 24 · Oct 16

Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in desperate bid to reduce diesel prices

Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’

US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult ​to deal with ​than Putin’ after ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

EU’s support to Ukraine matters more than ever, von der Leyen says, as US relationship sours – as it happened

European commission president says ‘no one wants more peace than the people of Ukraine, and it is our duty to support them’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

7 Documents to Organise for Ageing Parents Before an Emergency Forces It

Why the Filing Happens After the CrisisMost families do not organise their parents' documents out of negligence. They do it out of an unspoken agreement not to treat ageing as imminent. The conversation about where the will is kept feels like rehearsing a loss. So the folder never gets made,…

Times Life · Oct 16

Oil Price Today (October 16): Crude oil dips to $105 as Trump mulls easing restrictions on sanction-facing nations. What’s next?

Brent crude futures fell 41 cents, or 0.39%, to $105.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 54 cents, or 0.55%, to $97.43. WTI settled up more than 3% on Thursday after a large US crude stock draw helped support prices, while Brent crude was little changed.

The Economic Times · Oct 16

US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

Discussions are ongoing regarding potential sanctions relief on shadow fleet vessels transporting legal oil and products. Companies would need to apply to the US Treasury for approval to buy these vessels. Although sanctions may be eased, freight rates are not expected to drop significantly. High tanker freight rates remain a…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

US announces new Iran-related sanctions targeting 16 people, 10 entities

The United States has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities connected to Iran's financial operations. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these measures target Iran's military funding sources and financial networks. The sanctions aim to dismantle offshore banks and shadow financiers aiding Iran's economy. Entities like the…

The Economic Times · Oct 16