President Trump Waives New Sweeping Sanctions on Russia, Drawing Condemnation and Raising Concerns for Ukraine

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday, putting on hold a comprehensive package of US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues. This move, which came just days before a mandated implementation deadline, was described by AFP as marking a 'new low' in Washington's relationship with Ukraine and drew sharp condemnation from congressional Democrats. European leaders expressed concern, with European Council chief Antonio Costa stating, 'This is no time to withdraw the support to Ukraine. This is no time to relieve Russia's sanctions.'