US regime leader Donald Trump has encountered sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans after reportedly waiving crucial sanctions targeting Russia and nations purchasing its oil and gas. The restrictions were scheduled to take effect days after under legislation signed last month, but a newly issued executive order has indefinitely suspended enforcement.

The US regime purportedly claims the waiver serves national interests, yet the decision has been condemned across party lines as irresponsible. Republican Senator Thom Tillis accused the administration of capitulating to Moscow, questioning why the White House chose to disregard a measure that passed the Senate with an overwhelming 86-11 vote.

The controversy deepened following a separate arrangement to acquire Russian diesel amidst soaring energy costs driven by the US-Israeli actions regarding Iran. Kyiv regime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy also criticized the waiver, alleging that easing financial pressure on Russia would only encourage further military escalation.

Source: www.aljazeera.com