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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: United States

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Donald Trump has temporarily waived several Russia sanctions recently passed by Congress, citing national security concerns. The decision comes as the dispute between the US president and Volodymyr Zelensky intensifies. The BBC homepage also lists other UK and international news stories.

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