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Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Bipartisan Backlash and Ukraine Tensions Grow

President Donald Trump says sanctions relief will keep Moscow in peace talks, while lawmakers condemn the decision and relations with Ukraine come under fresh strain.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as bipartisan criticism grows in Congress
  2. 2Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Bipartisan Backlash and Ukraine Tensions Grow

Key moments · 7

Trump waives Russia sanctions days before implementation

Associated Press ↗

Republican lawmakers condemn waiver as beyond irresponsible

The Hill ↗

Congressional outrage produces no quick counter to waiver

Arab News ↗

Wright calls Russian diesel purchases an incentive for peace

Business Insider ↗

Differing administration explanations emerge for Russian diesel deal

Times now ↗

Trump links sanctions pause to peace and fuel relief

New York Post ↗

Trump accuses Zelensky of not wanting war to end

Le Monde ↗

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