Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putin’s envoy
U.S. President Donald Trump has waived sanctions on Russian energy, a move hailed by Russian officials as a historic diplomatic victory. The decision has drawn attention due to ongoing tensions regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Why it matters
This shift in U.S. foreign policy significantly impacts global energy markets and the geopolitical landscape of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putin’s envoy left Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6d6w8u/article71595877.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Russia_Energy_Week__5356.jpg PAVEL BEDNYAKOV Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev speaks during the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov) The Kremlin and Putin — who appeared in military uniform and said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine — have not yet reacted to the move, which is a major diplomatic win for Russia Moscow U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a "historic moment", a Russian presidential envoy said on Saturday (October 17, 2026). Trump 2.0 | Portentions of a second innings storyline 1 Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Friday (October 16, 2026) that waived sweeping U.S.
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