Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Rift With Ukraine Deepens Over Talks
Washington is easing pressure on Moscow as Ukraine reports delayed missile deliveries, while a proposed summit could bring Trump, Putin and Xi together without Kyiv.
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Chapters · 4
- 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
Key moments · 13
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 ↗
