President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States would suspend a series of sanctions on Russia, a move that took place two days before the measures were scheduled to take effect.
In a statement released to the press, Trump said the temporary halt was intended to keep peace negotiations between the two countries moving forward.
“The suspension of the sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going,” Trump said.
The sanctions, which had been set to be enforced on a specific date, were originally designed to pressure Russia over its actions in Ukraine and other international disputes.
Russia remains a key player on the global stage, and the U.S. decision has drawn attention from both allies and critics who are watching how the pause will affect diplomatic dynamics.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
