Russia hails Trump halt to Greame Law sanctions as historic for US-Russia ties

The Trump administration has suspended the implementation of Graham Act sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil, a move confirmed by Interfax and praised by Russian officials as historic. The precise scope and conditions of this suspension remain unclear, but it signals a significant easing of US pressure on Russia's energy sector and broader bilateral relations. This action represents a reversal of previous US policy.

President Trump has unilaterally suspended or blocked new and existing congressional sanctions against Russia, including those targeting oil buyers and diesel transactions, citing national interest and energy price relief. This policy reversal, confirmed by multiple sources, has been met with strong criticism from a bipartisan group in Congress who view it as a betrayal of Ukraine. The full scope and duration of the suspensions remain unclear, but Moscow has hailed the move as historic.