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Rubio announces 60-day pause on Russian sanctions

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Rubio announces 60-day pause on Russian sanctions

Marco Rubio said Donald Trump’s suspension of sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia would last 60 days. The US secretary of state added that the president would analyse the international consequences of the decision during that period, which has been criticised by lawmakers from both parties, according to France 24.

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