Trump waives Russian energy sanctions just before Graham-backed measures were set to take effect

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How the sides differ Alternative sources tie the waiver to efforts to lower fuel prices; right sources stress its benefit to Russian energy buyers ahead of the sanctions deadline.

Both outlets report that President Trump waived sanctions on Russia that were tied to legislation backed by Sen. Lindsey Graham, doing so shortly before they were due to take effect. NewsNation adds that the move comes as the administration pursues lower fuel prices, which have risen during the U.S. war in Iran. The Daily Caller describes the waiver as giving relief to buyers of Russian energy. The available excerpts offer little further detail on the waiver's scope or duration.

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Alternative NNewsNationTrump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they took effect

Alternative coverage presents the waiver as part of the administration's push to lower fuel prices that have risen during the war in Iran.

Right DCDaily CallerTrump Throws Lifeline To Russian Energy Buyers Days Before Lindsey Graham-Backed Sanctions Take Effect

Right-leaning coverage frames the waiver as a lifeline for Russian energy buyers, arriving days before the Graham-backed sanctions were to begin.