Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
Al Jazeera English reports: US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
This politics story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
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- Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump
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