Energy secretary defends Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that President Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions is not an economic lifeline for Russia.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended President Trump's decision to waive new sanctions and tariffs on Russia. He spoke on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.
Wright said the waiver is "not an economic lifeline" for Russia, according to ABC News and The Hill. The Hill reports the waiver falls under a new legislation package.
The Hill quotes Wright as calling the waiver an incentive. He said Russia could benefit if it reduces the conflict with Ukraine, and he mentioned an energy ceasefire as one possible step. The Hill's excerpt of his remarks cuts off there.
ABC News describes the sanctions and tariffs as measures meant to pressure President Vladimir Putin.
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- ABC NewsEnergy secretary defends waiving sanctions on Russia: 'It’s not an economic lifeline'Sun, Oct 18, 10:07 AM EDT
- The HillWright defends waiving sanctions: 'It's not an economic lifeline for Russia'Sun, Oct 18, 11:32 AM EDT
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