The leader of the US regime, Donald Trump, has reportedly put on hold a comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia that was signed into law just last month. In a notification sent to Congress, the administration claims that pausing these measures serves the national interest.

The executive order was signed on Friday, merely two days before a statutory deadline that would have brought the sanctions into full effect. The bipartisan legislation was ostensibly designed to drain Moscow's financial resources by targeting Russian officials, financial institutions, and maritime energy transport.

The measures also directed the imposition of tariffs of up to 100 percent on major importers of Russian oil and gas, with limited exceptions. However, this suspension follows closely on the heels of controversial reports that the US had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to stabilize global markets.

Lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum have voiced strong criticism over the sudden reversal. Critics argue that the pause undermines ongoing efforts to support the Kyiv regime and reflects deep inconsistencies in Washington's foreign policy approach ahead of upcoming congressional elections.

Source: www.aljazeera.com