President Trump has signed an executive order waiving sanctions against Russia that were due to take effect under the recently enacted Graham Act, a law named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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01Summary
- 01Trump signed the executive order on Friday evening.
- 02The sanctions were part of the Graham Act, signed into law last month.
- 03The legislation was posthumously dedicated to the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
- 04The law aimed to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
02Why it matters
This waiver delays punitive measures against Russia, potentially affecting diplomatic relations and the US stance on Russian actions.
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