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Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as bipartisan criticism grows in Congress

President Trump is defending sanctions relief tied to Russian diesel as lawmakers condemn the decision, administration explanations differ and Congress has no quick response in sight.

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Trump waives Russia sanctions days before implementation

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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

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  2. Siding With Putin Is a Huge Mistake
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  3. Trump Says Zelensky 'Doesn’t Want to End This War' as He Defends Russia Decision
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  4. Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
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  5. Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace
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  1. Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies
    Japan Times
  2. Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
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  3. Republicans and Democrats Condemn Trump’s Decision to Waive Russia Sanctions
    Times now
  4. Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash
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  5. Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver
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