President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to suspend a wide range of sanctions and tariffs against Russia just hours before they were set to take effect. Trump notified Congress that this waiver serves the national interest of the United States. These economic measures were part of a law signed on September 18 aimed at pressuring Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The move has triggered significant backlash from lawmakers of both major parties, who accused the President of yielding to Moscow and abandoning Ukraine. The decision comes amidst deepening friction between Trump and the Ukrainian leadership, following disputes over satellite communication restrictions and a controversial deal to import Russian diesel to lower domestic energy costs.