Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
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President Trump defended his recent decision to waive certain Russian sanctions and tariffs, stating in a Truth Social post that the move is designed to keep Moscow at the negotiating table amid bipartisan backlash from lawmakers.
The decision, announced over the weekend, has prompted conflicting statements regarding the administration's timeline. While Trump characterized the action as part of an active process to negotiate peace, Secretary of State nominee or official Marco Rubio stated that the president intends to take up to 60 days to weigh a final decision on the matter.
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The Hill (US)Focuses on bipartisan backlash and Trump's defense using peace negotiations.
KSL (Salt Lake City, US) (US)Emphasizes the timeline for a final decision and Rubio's comments.
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