Zelensky Meets Trump Envoy in Oslo as GOP Revolts Over Russia Sanctions Waiver
Trump's waiver of new Russia sanctions and delays in Patriot and Starlink support for Ukraine trigger bipartisan backlash and a sharp break with Zelensky.
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What to know
- Trump waived most tariffs and sanctions on Russia under a law he had signed less than 30 days earlier, prompting rare bipartisan Republican criticism.
- Zelensky says the US is slowing Starlink and delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries, accusing Trump of pressuring Ukraine to capitulate to Russia.
- Reporting confirms Defense Secretary Hegseth is holding up a signed Patriot interceptor contract as Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure ahead of winter.
- Trump suggests Ukraine negotiate with someone other than Zelensky, as Zelensky travels to Oslo to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff amid deepening tensions.
The dispute Whether Trump's Russia-friendly moves reflect deliberate collusion with Putin or just erratic, self-interested policy that merely looks that way. · positions read across 270 posts and comments
Trump's sanctions waiver and weapons delays amount to deliberate capitulation to or collusion with Putin.
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“He IS Putin’s little bitch.”
jerasikehorn.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Republican senators who criticize the waiver are hypocrites because they have the power to stop it but won't.
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“If they are so upset, why aren't they stopping this. They have the power. Trust me the majority of the US will remember this at election time, as all you GOP members coward at the feet of trump”
rvretiredlife · Reddit ↗
The 'Russian asset' framing is overstated or unprovable, and skeptics question what evidence actually supports it.
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“Bruh, none of this is anywhere near a “smoking gun” for “deeply influencing Ukraine”. 5 billion is nothing to a nation-state, even to Ukraine.”
AtomicSymphonic_2nd · Reddit ↗
Donald Trump US PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President
Thom Tillis US Senator (R-NC)
Steve Witkoff US special envoy
Pete Hegseth US Defense Secretary
Lindsey Graham US Senator, sanctions law author
How it unfolded 8 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesvideospostscomments
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Zelensky travels to Oslo to meet Trump's envoy
Zelensky was set to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine tensions deepened, with Trump separately saying someone other than Zelensky should lead negotiations with Russia.
“If he had listened to me, he would have made a much better deal a long time ago, and a million people would still be alive...”
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first by SCMP, 19d ago · also Arab News, Yahoo, The Australian, France 24, France 24 EN, The Kyiv Independent
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- Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup Arab News · 19d ago
- Zelensky in Oslo for talks with US envoys as Ukraine claims missile holdup France 24 · 19d ago
- Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen The Kyiv Independent · 19d ago
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first by Bloomberg Politics, 19d ago · also Euronews, RFE/RL, Bloomberg Markets, Bloomberg, CNBC
5 more headlines
- Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Oslo before planned Putin talks in Moscow Euronews · 19d ago
- Zelenskyy To Meet US Envoy Witkoff In Oslo Amid Trump Tensions And Russian Attacks RFE/RL · 19d ago
- Zelenskyy Heads to US Talks as Tensions Mount With Trump Bloomberg Markets · 19d ago
- Zelenskyy Goes to Oslo for US Talks as Trump Tensions Mount Bloomberg · 19d ago
- Zelenskyy to meet with U.S. envoy as tensions with Trump mount CNBC · 19d ago
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Republican lawmakers are growing frustrated with President Donald Trump after he paused new sanctions on Russia's economy, sidelining a measure he signed into law just a month ago.
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BIG: Zelensky confirms the Kyiv Independent's reporting, telling U.S. congressmen the Pentagon is refusing to approve the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The weapons have already been paid for through the U.S.-NATO PURL program, Zelensky said.
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THE LATEST NEWS AT THIS HOUR: THE U.S. ADMINISTRATION WITHHOLDS PATRIOT MISSILES FOR UKRAINE: Washington has delayed the transfer of Patriot # interceptor # missiles , a move that coincided with President Trump’s turn to Russia in recent days, The Washington Post reports. https://www. washingtonpost.com/politics/20…
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GOP senator says Reagan, Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump
A Republican senator said former President Reagan and Senator Lindsey Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump's handling of the Russia sanctions waiver, deepening the party's internal rift.
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first by NY Post, 19d ago · also Washington Examiner, The Australian, Reuters, Straits Times, SCMP, NDTV +2
8 more headlines
- Trump calls on ‘somebody else’ to negotiate for Ukraine with Russia Washington Examiner · 19d ago
- Ukraine’s Zelensky ‘doesn’t want to end this war’: Trump The Australian · 19d ago
- Trump says Zelenskiy should get somebody else to negotiate to end war Reuters · 19d ago
- Zelensky should get ‘somebody else’ to negotiate to end Ukraine war, Trump says SCMP · 19d ago
- Trump Says Zelensky Should Get "Somebody Else" To Negotiate To End War NDTV · 19d ago
- ‘Time for Zelenskyy to get somebody else to negotiate’: Trump open to Putin-Xi talks on Ukraine war The Times of India · 19d ago
- ‘Zelenskyy should get someone else’: Trump open to Putin-Xi talks on Ukraine war Times of India · 19d ago
- Trump open to meeting Putin, Xi ‘with or without’ Zelensky, says ‘it’s time for somebody else to negotiate for Ukraine’ Hindustan Times · 19d ago
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first by The National UAE, 21d ago · also RFE/RL, Arab News, Washington Examiner, The Hill, Newsweek, Deutsche Welle EN +1
7 more headlines
- Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waivers, Zelenskyy Warns Of Consequences RFE/RL · 20d ago
- Trump bashes Zelensky, defends waiving Russia sanctions Arab News · 20d ago
- Trump says Zelensky ‘doesn’t want to end this war’ and defends Russia strategy Washington Examiner · 20d ago
- Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table The Hill · 20d ago
- Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver Amid Republican Backlash Newsweek · 20d ago
- Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war' DW.com · 20d ago
- Trump says Zelensky ‘does not want war to end’ as feud escalates, defends Russia sanctions waiver Hindustan Times · 20d ago
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JUST IN: The Trump administration is delaying the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles Ukraine needs to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks, officials said Monday. Some of the missiles are coming from countries friendly to Ukraine, but Defense Secretary Pete
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“.. Ukraine has been running critically low on Patriot missiles .. .. Russia aims to make Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities unlivable by winter, targeting power plants .. and other infrastructure critical for heating and water supplies.” @washingtonpost.com
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"Most Americans don’t want to think about it, but in the background of these developments is this: **Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution defines treason against the US as 'levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.' By any objective measure, lifting Russian sanctions is giving aid and comfort to…
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Pentagon confirms delay of paid-for Patriot interceptors
Reporting detailed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was holding up a contract for Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by allies, as Ukraine runs critically low on air defenses ahead of winter strikes on infrastructure.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth is blocking the transfer of a significant batch of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, already paid for by allies, — Kyiv Independent A contract for Patriot missiles is sitting on Pete Hegseth's desk, but he is not signing it, a Ukrainian senior
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GOP infighting over a Russia sanctions waiver—while Trump jets to Kansas. Republicans are publicly breaking ranks on their own party's Russia policy. Who's actually benefiting from that waiver?
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🇺🇲 🇺🇦 The United States is delaying the delivery of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for under a NATO-coordinated weapons purchasing initiative, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https:// kyivindependent.com/us-delayin g-patriot-missiles-already-paid-for-under-nato-initiative-zelensky-says/ # usa # nato # ukraine # trump
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Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to capitulate
In a Bloomberg interview Zelensky said the US was slowing Starlink speeds and delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries, while Trump countered that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end the war, and probably never did' and that his country is 'in shambles.'
“His country is in shambles, a large portion of his land is lost, his oceans and seas are gone, and his male population is low, wounded, and/or dead.”
— Donald Trump -
9 outlets first by Boston Globe, 19d ago · also Washington Times, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Philadelphia Inquirer, AP News +2 · read ↗
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4 outlets first by Japan Times, 20d ago · also CBS News, Bloomberg Politics, Bloomberg Markets · read ↗
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It's been a good week for Putin. In recent days, Trump has: * Struck a diesel deal lifting some sanctions * Restricted Starshield for Ukraine * Cut intel warnings of Russian missile launches against Ukraine for several days * Canceled Lindsey Graham sanctions * Demanded Ukraine
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⚡️ "It's strengthening Putin's war against us," President Zelenskyy warned after Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia.
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"“ # Trump is facing pretty difficult midterm # elections . His personal popularity is very low, # diesel prices in the # US are very high, and the # war that he started in the # MiddleEast is not going the way he wants it,” the Sky News reporter asked. “Do you think you are being treated as a scapegoat for his own problems?” # Zelensky took a…
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Senate Republicans publicly slam Trump's waiver
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis called the move 'beyond irresponsible,' Sen. John Cornyn said 'Lindsey would be appalled,' and Rep. Don Bacon said Trump was 'prolonging the war, not ending it,' marking rare open Republican criticism of the president on Russia policy.
“Beyond irresponsible. What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?”
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24 outlets Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold - National
first by Global News, 22d ago · also Guardian, Al Jazeera, Fortune, Chicago Tribune, MPR News, France 24 +17
19 more headlines
- Zelenskyy says Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Russia will intensify war in Ukraine Guardian · 22d ago
- Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens Mastodon · 22d ago
- Congress passed the Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham with bipartisan support. Trump just put it on hold a month after signing it Fortune · 22d ago
- Ukrainian president urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump puts them on hold Chicago Tribune · 22d ago
- Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold MPR News · 22d ago
- Zelensky fears Trump ‘will continue’ to lift Russia sanctions France 24 · 22d ago
- Trump could lift more Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy says, as outrage over waiver grows SBS · 22d ago
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest SMH.com.au · 22d ago
- Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump PBS NewsHour · 22d ago
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump Philadelphia Inquirer · 21d ago
- Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions The Hindu · 21d ago
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 21d ago
- Zelenskyy says Trump is ‘rewarding Putin’ as he waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress NBC News · 21d ago
- Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests" Axios · 21d ago
- Zelenskyy criticises Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong' Channel News Asia · 21d ago
- Zelensky urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump Boston Globe · 21d ago
- Zelensky criticises Trump’s waiver of sanctions on Russia as ‘wrong’ Straits Times · 21d ago
- Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies BBC · 21d ago
- Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia "seems wrong" CBS News · 21d ago
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first by The Hill, 22d ago · also ITVX, Boston Globe, Hindustan Times, Chicago Tribune, Arab News, Japan Today +10
5 more headlines
- Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress | ITV News ITVX · 22d ago
- Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress Boston Globe · 22d ago
- 'Beyond irresponsible': Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions faces Congress backlash Hindustan Times · 22d ago
- President Donald Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen Chicago Tribune · 22d ago
- Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen Arab News · 21d ago
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Trump is waiving all sanctions imposed on Russia… First, he signed the bill, and now he’s issued an EO to overturn it. He IS Putin’s little bitch. Pathetic. 😎✨
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis SLAMS Trump for suspending Russia sanctions: “Beyond irresponsible. What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand? It’s unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a
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Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russia, in a move that…
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Zelensky calls sanctions waiver 'wrong'
Zelensky publicly criticized Trump's waiving of the Russia sanctions, saying it benefits Moscow.
“Putin feels joy…”
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first by Globe and Mail, 22d ago · also CBC
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Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and used that authority to fully waive the duties and most of the sanctions provisions. The order sets the tariff increases up to 500%, then
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“These waivers have nothing to do with our national security, and everything to do with sucking up to Vladimir Putin," Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said after Trump waived Russia sanctions under Lindsey Graham’s law.
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Again and again and again he proves he is Putin's agent. Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/o ct/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-passed-by-congress-on-hold-amid-deepening-row-with-ukraine
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Zelensky gets warm reception from European leaders
Zelensky met with European leaders in a show of solidarity that was widely contrasted online with his treatment by Trump.
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BREAKING: In an amazing moment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just met with all of Europe's leaders. Look at the reception he receives. Donald Trump would never.
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President Zelensky was asked whether he feels he is being treated as a scapegoat for all the problems Trump is currently facing with his approval ratings ahead of the congressional elections. President Zelensky sighed sadly, smiled, and said, "That's my answer." # AureFreePress # News # uspol # uspolitics # BreakingNews
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BREAKING: BRAVO! Volodymyr Zelenskyy is directly asked if he thinks that Trump is using him as a "scapegoat" for his failed presidency — and the Ukrainian President's response is PERFECT. This man is truly a gift to his people... "It's a pretty difficult midterm elections. His
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Trump signs EO waiving new Russia sanctions law
Trump signed an executive order implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 but used it to waive most of the law's tariffs (up to 500%) and sanctions provisions just weeks after signing the underlying bill.
“Trump just WAIVED sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia under the Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act, which he signed just LAST MONTH.”
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first by Interfax-Ukraine, 24d ago · also KTVZ-TV, CNN, NY Post, New York Post, NDTV, News Channel 3-12 +2
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- Exclusive: Ukraine runs out of Patriot interceptor missiles as Zelensky and Trump clash over war KTVZ-TV · 24d ago
- Ukraine runs out of US Patriot missile interceptors as Russia pummels cities: report NY Post · 23d ago
- Ukraine Out Of US-Made Patriot Interceptors Amid Increased Russian Attacks: Report NDTV · 23d ago
- Exclusive: Ukraine runs out of Patriot defense missiles, leaving it more vulnerable to Russian attacks, source tells CNN News Channel 3-12 · 23d ago
- Ukraine runs out of US-made Patriot interceptors amid mounting Russian attacks: Report The Times of India · 23d ago
- Zelenskyy’s worst nightmare is here: Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles Times of India · 23d ago
- Ukraine ‘runs out of Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against Russian attacks’ Independent UK · 23d ago
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8 outlets first by NYT, 22d ago · also The Hill, ZeroHedge, VOCM, UPI, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, Newser +1 · read ↗
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President Trump claimed that Ukraine had received Tomahawk missiles from the United States, then sold them and other US weapons "on the open market." This is not trur. The United States has not given Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. There is no confirmed information or evidence on
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And look: 4 years ago they were more or less systematic in their terrorism. They were also relatively careful with their sleeping agents. Right now they’re going all in, bombing the gas stations (that get restored in the matter of days without even losing the fuel that is kept underground) and playing cards like an entire fuckin US president…
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine's Patriot interceptor stocks again reach critically low levels, media reports https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraines-p atriot-interceptor-stocks-again-reach-critically-low-levels-media-reports/ Ukraine's supply of Patriot interceptor missiles has reached a critical low, multiple media outlets reported on Oct. 15 citing…
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first by Jerusalem Post, 19d ago · also Arab News, Straits Times, Hindustan Times, Reuters
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first by Agence France-Presse, 22d ago · also The Guardian, Daily Mail, Taipei Times, Breitbart
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- Trump's pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says The Guardian · 22d ago
- Trump accused of ‘sucking up to Putin’ after he lifts his own sanctions against Russia Daily Mail · 22d ago
- Trump's sanctions waiver ‘rewards’ Putin: Zelenskiy Taipei Times · 22d ago
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first by Arab News, 22d ago · also Reuters, Dawn, Straits Times, Japan Times
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- Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv Reuters · 21d ago
- Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv Japan Times · 21d ago
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first by Mastodon, 20d ago · also CBS News, The Washington Sun, Starts at 60
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- Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect Mastodon · 20d ago
- Trump gives reason for waiving sanctions against Russia CBS News · 20d ago
- Trump Defends Waiving Russian Sanctions The Washington Sun · 20d ago
- Trump waives Russian tariffs and sanctions Starts at 60 · 19d ago
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first by Straits Times, 21d ago · also Hindustan Times, RTE News, The Hindu
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- President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio Hindustan Times · 21d ago
- Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyse' impact - Rubio RTE News · 21d ago
- U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio The Hindu · 21d ago
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first by France 24 EN, 23d ago · also Independent UK, News24, Newsweek
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- Zelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards Russia Independent UK · 23d ago
- News24 | Zelensky warns against normalising deals with Russia after Trump's diesel accord News24 · 23d ago
- Zelensky Warns of More Trump-Russia Deals as Putin Envoy Eyes Expansion Newsweek · 22d ago
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4 outlets Ukraine's Zelenskiy blasts US-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process
first by Straits Times, 22d ago · also Japan Today, Investing.com News, Reuters
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first by Hindustan Times, 19d ago · also Bloomberg, Straits Times
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- Zelenskyy’s Feud With Trump Endangers His Plan to Defend Ukraine Bloomberg Politics · 19d ago
- Zelensky’s feud with Trump endangers his plan to defend Ukraine Straits Times · 19d ago
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first by CBS News, 20d ago · also Straight Arrow, Bloomberg
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- Ukraine awaits Patriot missiles as Trump-Zelenskyy rift widens Straight Arrow · 20d ago
- Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine, Not Putin, to Yield Bloomberg · 20d ago
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first by Anadolu Agency, 21d ago · also Washington Examiner, Mediaite
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- Bessent says ‘no one has been tougher’ on Russian sanctions than Trump Washington Examiner · 21d ago
- Trump Claims He Lifted Russian Sanctions To Keep Putin At The Negotiating Table: Don't Want to ‘Foolishly’ Drive Him Away Mediaite · 21d ago
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What people are saying 13 voices from 4 sites · best of 270 · verbatim
- Why are Republican senators who call the waiver 'unconscionable' not acting to reverse it?
- What, if anything, does Putin actually hold over Trump to explain the pattern of concessions?
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The EU, outside Slovakia (pro-Russian president) and Hungary (prior pro-Russian president) has cut crude imports from Russia by effectively 100%. Gas volumes are also down ~75%, with contracts phasing out without renewals. Europe has also instituted sanctions against Russia, costing Russia enormous amounts. Europe's costs have been unbelievablely…
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It's not a point of view, it's an objective fact. Domestically the US is divided like never before. The economy is slowing down and looks ready to collapse. The bond market is usually a good indicator of trouble. Job numbers suck, unemployment is rising, inflation is up. Gas prices are high, energy costs are higher even when Trump promised to cut…
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From the article. The US has once again raised the issue of peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine. However, it has stated that someone other than President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should lead the negotiations, US President Donald Trump said, according to Rapid Response 47. Trump on Zelenskyy and the war Trump said that Zelenskyy should have…
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WaPo - The Trump administration has not approved the transfer of interceptor missiles to Ukraine that are needed to protect the country from Russian missile and drone attacks.
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# Treasonous # Trump admin holds up Patriot missiles for # Ukraine Delays in approving transfers from partner countries coincide with a worsening rupture between Trump & Zelensky. [it has nothing to do with # Zelensky , this is about Trump & his true # allegiances .] # GiftArticle # law # geopolitics # PutinsPuppet # Russia # allies # Europe #…
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Bruh, none of this is anywhere near a “smoking gun” for “deeply influencing Ukraine”. 5 billion is nothing to a nation-state, even to Ukraine. They were never desperate for funding. If it were, then Elon Musk himself could fund several governments single-handedly for a year with his unrealized net worth. It takes way more than a trillion dollars…
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Bloomberg: Zelenskyy also said the US is delaying deliveries of interceptors for Patriot air-defense systems used to shoot down Russia’s ballistic missiles, which inflict the heaviest damage on infrastructure in Ukrainian cities. “We have paid for the weapons” including
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Mr. Smith said that he was surprised that Mr. Trump had opted against imposing any of the sanctions and noted that it gave the appearance that the president was turning away from Ukraine and toward Moscow. Gave the appearance? Trump always has been firmly behind Putin doing his utmost to thwart any help going to Ukraine. It's just that recently…
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Giving Russia a free pass is in our “national interest”? Trump signed this law less than 30 days ago, and has now exempted every single new sanction meant to stop Putin’s war machine. Every. Single. One. 🧵
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What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand? It’s unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine and butchers innocent civilians every single day,” Sen. Tillis wrote on the social platform X. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) posted…
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❗️Republican Sen. Thom Tillis sharply criticized Trump’s handling of Russia sanctions, calling it “beyond irresponsible” and accusing the administration of “capitulating” to Putin. Tillis pointed to the Russia sanctions law passed 86-11 by the Senate and said the administration should enforce it. #US
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis SLAMS Trump for suspending Russia sanctions
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🚨NEWS: Trump just WAIVED sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia under the Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act, which he signed just LAST MONTH. The executive order suspends 500% tariffs on Russian goods and 100% tariffs targeting major buyers of Russian













