According to reporting by BBC News, US President Donald Trump has temporarily lifted several sanctions against Russia that were recently passed by Congress.

The US administration cited overriding "national security" concerns as the reason for waiving the economic and political restrictions on Moscow.

The decision to ease these measures comes as a public and diplomatic row between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to intensify.

The full original report on this development can be accessed at BBC News.

Source: BBC News