European Commission criticizes the Graham Act waiver
European CommissionEuropean Commission statement delivered to the European Parliament
The Commission says waiving the principal sanctions and tariffs weakens pressure on Russia. It calls for continued European sanctions and coordination with the United States.
“is regrettable and impairs international pressure on Russia to end its war.”
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Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions
The White House says waiving the Graham Act's Russia measures preserves room for peace negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say relief weakens pressure on Russia. Thomas Massie welcomes Trump's use of the authority Congress granted.
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The statement criticizes the waiver as reducing international pressure on Russia and calls for coordinated sanctions.
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The speech welcomes the bipartisan law's adoption.
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It advocates keeping pressure until Russia ends its war and Ukraine obtains a just peace.
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Relative to the waiver's merits, the Commission criticizes its effect on diplomatic and economic pressure.
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