Reasoned Library · Oct 18, 2026
Enforce them: pressure is what moves Russia
3 reasons3 sources
The waiver is withdrawn, the Graham Act sanctions and tariffs take effect, and the diesel deal is cancelled.
Reasons
- 1.
The waiver and the diesel deal give Russia money that helps it keep fighting in Ukraine.
Supports
Washington also pressed Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, which weakens Kyiv’s own leverage.
- 2.
Easing sanctions on its own puts the US out of step with its European allies.
- 3.
The timing suggests the decision is driven by fuel prices before the midterm elections rather than by a strategy for Ukraine.
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