Trump, 'freezing new sanctions on Russia is an excellent decision'
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Donald Trump said his decision to freeze the new sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act is positive for the country and the world, adding that relations with Iran are progressing well, during a meeting with the media at Mar-a-Lago after the signing of the executive order on Friday evening.
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Why It Matters
Trump signed an executive order on Friday evening regarding the freezing of the application of the new sanctions on Russia provided for by the Graham Act, a US law that provides for restrictive measures against Moscow.
Many of you still don't know what my decision is, but we will find out, and you will find out too. It's a great decision: it will be a positive choice for the country and, I think, also for the world, given that we are truly on a global stage. Thus Donald Trump when asked for clarification on the freezing of the application of the new sanctions on Russia provided for by the Graham Act, based on his executive order signed on Friday evening. "The issue with Iran is progressing very well," added the US president, in a brief meeting with the media during a dinner held Saturday evening for 'Maga Inc' at Mar-a-Lago.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The United States will maintain a sanctions freeze on Russia for at least a few weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Relations between the United States and Iran will continue to improve in the coming months
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the precise content of the executive order signed by Trump?
- When will the freeze on sanctions on Russia expire?
- What are the details of the progress in relations with Iran mentioned by Trump?
