What Happened
US President Blocks Key Penalties Against Russia
US President Donald Trump has used his presidential authority to block several sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by the US Congress. The sanctions law, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aimed to punish Russia for its war on Ukraine. Trump’s decision comes days after he announced plans to import Russian diesel, which has triggered a bipartisan backlash. The move has been criticized by US allies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called it a gift to Putin. This development was first reported by Reuters.