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Trump Expected to Decide Russian Energy Sanctions in 10 Days

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump is expected to decide sanctions on countries buying Russian energy, including India, within 10 days.
The law mandates a presidential decision within 30 days of its passage.
The Senate passed it with 86 of 100 votes, showing bipartisan support.
Ambassador Sergio Gor said the sanctions aim to end the war, not punish.
Gor said a U.S.–India trade deal on defence, IT, chips and AI is near completion.

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President Donald Trump is expected to decide sanctions on countries buying Russian energy, including India, within 10 days.
The law mandates a presidential decision within 30 days of its passage.
The Senate passed it with 86 of 100 votes, showing bipartisan support.
Ambassador Sergio Gor said the sanctions aim to end the war, not punish.
Gor said a U.S.–India trade deal on defence, IT, chips and AI is near completion.