Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

Published: Oct 17, 2026 4:58 AM • Updated: Oct 17, 2026 8:01 AM • Original source

Images

1 / 10

2 / 10

3 / 10

4 / 10

5 / 10

6 / 10

7 / 10

8 / 10

9 / 10

10 / 10

Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices, leading to a chorus of condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The executive order comes as the rift between Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy widens.

Save

Share