Trump waives new Russia sanctions days before they were due to take effect

President Donald Trump has waived new sanctions on Russia, blocking numerous measures two days before they were due to take effect. Trump said the suspension is meant to keep peace negotiations going. The decision reverses a bipartisan push in Congress and has drawn criticism from members of both parties. It has also raised fresh questions about Washington's commitment to Ukraine. The articles do not say whether the sanctions will be reinstated.

Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. Coverage so far centers on the reversal and the reaction to it. Left-leaning MS NOW focuses on the bipartisan backlash, argues that Trump's stated rationale makes little sense, and asks what the real explanation is. Alternative outlets are more descriptive: the BBC leads with Trump's explanation that the suspension protects peace talks, while Semafor emphasizes that he overrode a bipartisan congressional effort and that Ukraine policy is now in question. All sources agree on the basic facts of the waiver and its timing.