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Trump holds off new Russia sanctions, citing national interest waiver

Original: Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Trump has declined to impose new sanctions on Russia that Congress passed, invoking a waiver he says is in the US national interest. The decision, widely reported by major US outlets including ABC News and AP, is drawing scrutiny over the administration's approach to Moscow and its relationship with Congress on sanctions policy.

Why now: The decision touches on the politically sensitive question of US policy toward Russia and tensions with Congress over sanctions.

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