Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

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US President Donald Trump has waived parts of a newly enacted law designed to penalize Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Trump argued that certain provisions of the legislation run counter to US national interests. The move means some of the sanctions the law would have imposed will not be applied. The decision comes as the law formally takes effect. The article's details are limited, so the specific sanctions waived and the timing of the waiver are not fully described.

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