A controversial executive order has been issued, temporarily suspending upcoming sanctions against Russia that were included in a recently enacted legislative package aimed at pressuring the Kremlin. The law, signed into effect last month, was posthumously dedicated to a prominent senator known for his hardline stance on foreign policy. The move comes as tensions between the U.S. and Russia remain a key point of diplomatic friction. Critics argue the waiver undermines the intended consequences of the sanctions, while supporters claim it reflects a strategic shift in approach.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the sanctions package into law last month, which was posthumously dedicated to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation sought to put pressure on the Kremlin...