Trump Faces Sanctions Backlash as Ukraine Talks Shift to Oslo
Moves to ease pressure on Russia have drawn bipartisan criticism, while talks in Norway offered signs of progress without resolving disputes over American support for Ukraine.
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Chapters · 6
- 1Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as bipartisan criticism grows in Congress
- 2Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver as Bipartisan Backlash and Ukraine Tensions Grow
- 3Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as Congress protests and Ukraine tensions deepen
- 4Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Rift With Ukraine Deepens Over Talks
- 5Trump and Zelensky Clash as Oslo Talks Test Ukraine Support
- 6Trump Faces Sanctions Backlash as Ukraine Talks Shift to Oslo
Key moments · 16
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
Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗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 ↗Ukraine accuses Pentagon of delaying previously purchased missiles
World News CNA ↗Norway confirms US envoys will join Oslo talks
Arab News ↗Zelensky reports substantial Rubio conversation on missiles and Starlink
Le Monde ↗Rubio rejects accusations Washington is withholding intelligence
BBC World ↗
