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Donald Trump suspends new sanctions against Russia

President Donald Trump justified the suspension of sanctions based on U.S. national interests, according to multiple sources.

17 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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President Donald Trump has suspended a package of new sanctions against Russia that had been approved by Congress. The decision was announced through a presidential decree signed on Friday, in which Trump stated that the suspension serves the national interest of the U.S.

This move prevents the implementation of sanctions that would include tariffs on Russian products and penalties for countries purchasing oil and gas from Russia. The sanctions were scheduled to take effect soon, and Trump's action sparks discussions about U.S.-Russia relations.

The New York Post also reported that the suspension of the sanctions is partly due to an agreement for the purchase of diesel, although additional details regarding this agreement were not specified.

Trump's decision was reported by RTP, which emphasized the significance of the decree on the Russian economy and the president's justification regarding considerations of national interests.

Moreover, the political situation was covered by several other publications, such as Observador and UOL, which reiterated the president's stance concerning the suspension of the sanctions.

The housing demonstration in Lisbon, mentioned in various press releases, was highlighted by Carlos Moedas, who expressed optimism about the event, although the two topics are separate and unrelated.

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