Trump withholds some Russia sanctions as new US law is due to take effect
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US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday night withholding some sanctions on Russia from a new law passed by Congress over its war on Ukraine, saying it serves US "national interests". The law, signed in September, was due to take effect on 18 October.
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The sanctions law was due to take effect on 18 October, with the sanctions Trump withheld excluded, according to the BBC report.
Key dates
- SeptemberTrump signed the Russia sanctions bill into law.
- Friday nightTrump issued an executive order withholding some of the sanctions, citing US national interests.
- 18 OctoberThe law was due to take effect.
