U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Trump's 60-day pause on Russia sanctions to analyze global economic impact. The waiver of sanctions on Russian oil and tariffs on other countries, including India, is a temporary measure to study policy effects.
Rubio stated the waiver was a 60-day pause to assess the impact of sanctions and tariffs on the global and U.S. economies. He noted conflicts affecting energy prices, including the U.S. war on Iran and attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The move has drawn criticism from U.S. lawmakers, with some calling it irresponsible. Rubio denied any U.S. involvement in limiting Ukrainian access to Starlink, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
Ukraine's President Zelensky accused the U.S. of supporting Putin, claiming Trump's actions reward Moscow. Rubio dismissed the claims, stating nothing to do with the White House.