New York Times: The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections…
Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed
“Personally, I would choose to put the pressure on Russia to end the war and get gas prices down,” Ms. Graham told reporters at a campaign event. “Because I don’t trust Putin, and I don’t trust Russia.”…
U.S. Floats Another Lifeline to Russia: Allowing It to Sell More Gas to Europe
Europe, the U.S. pitch goes, should resume buying more Russian gas — a move that would be an economic boon for Moscow and give it renewed influence in the region.
…European officials in the talks have recoiled at the idea, which would undo the European Union’s years of efforts, backed by Washington, to rid itself of Russian gas. But Trump officials see Russian gas exports as a potential part of a peace settlement, given the revenues that would flow to Ukraine and what they see as the inevitable desire for cheaper energy by European voters, the people said, discussing sensitive diplomacy on the condition of anonymity…
Trump’s waiver of sanctions on Russia stirs bipartisan outrage
Friday’s decision drew swift condemnation from some Democrats. “Trump’s latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation designed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression,” Don Beyer (D-Virginia) said in a post on X.
“These waivers have nothing to do with our national security, & everything to do with sucking up to Vladimir Putin,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal ((D-Connecticut) said early Saturday. “I hope my Republican colleagues will join me in condemning this craven, cowardly action,” he wrote…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starlink speed limits are a ‘planned operation’
“The conclusion is clear: the restrictions are in effect within Ukraine but do not apply within the European Union. In other words, this is a planned operation.”…