US President Trump Waives Russia Sanctions and Tariffs, Drawing Criticism from Ukraine

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, a move that has drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who warned it would embolden Russia and prolong the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the president would take up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of these measures. The decision comes amidst pressure over high energy prices and an ongoing conflict with Iran disrupting global oil supplies.