With two weeks until U.S. midterms, President Trump is seeking economic relief from Russia by lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The White House issued an executive order exempting Russia from a sanctions law Congress passed last month, aimed at lowering soaring gas prices that are hurting Republican candidates. The move has drawn praise from Russia and criticism from Ukraine.
Critics say the waiver undermines U.S. leverage over Moscow and ignores the will of Congress.
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