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Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as Congress protests and Ukraine tensions deepen

Trump says sanctions relief will preserve peace talks, but bipartisan opposition and a worsening dispute with Ukraine are putting his approach to Moscow under scrutiny.

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Chapters · 3

  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
  3. 3Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as Congress protests and Ukraine tensions deepen

Key moments · 12

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 ↗

Sanctions waiver draws immediate condemnation from both parties

Axios ↗

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 ↗

Trump defends Russia sanctions pause as negotiation tool

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Trump blames Ukrainian refinery attacks for rising diesel prices

Franceinfo ↗

Zelensky reports no early warning of Russian strikes

The Hindu ↗

Trump calls for someone else to negotiate for Ukraine

South China Morning Post ↗

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