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Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boarding a plane in Lisbon.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boarding a plane in Lisbon on October 8, 2026. © Mark Schiefelbein, AFP

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump's waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would be a 60-day pause to "analyse" their impact on the global economy.

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