NewzPresident Donald Trump made an abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia just days before they were scheduled to take effect. The move provoked immediate and intense outrage from members of the United States Congress.
The legislation regarding the sanctions had previously passed Congress through an overwhelming bipartisan display. Lawmakers intended the measures to demonstrate American support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, though no quick countermeasure to the waiver has yet emerged from Capitol Hill.
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