Why šµ NatSecAllTheTime picked: Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ānational interestsā
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Source: nbcnews.com
President Donald Trump suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move āis in the national interests of the United States.ā
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