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Trump waives several Russia sanctions amid row with Zelensky

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The short version

  • Trump temporarily ends many Russia sanctions restrictions passed by Congress.
  • Congress recently passed the restrictions over national security concerns.
  • The row with Zelensky is intensifying, per BBC News.

What happened

US President Donald Trump has temporarily waived several Russia sanctions that Congress recently passed, according to BBC News. The restrictions were passed over national security concerns. The move comes as a row with Ukrainian President Zelensky intensifies.

Why it might matter

Changes to sanctions can affect energy markets, trade and the course of the war in Ukraine. The waiver is temporary, so its duration matters.

What we don’t know yet

The summary does not say how long the waiver lasts, which sanctions are covered, or what caused the row with Zelensky.