What Happened
US Sanctions Relief And Pressure On Ukraine Benefit Kremlin
President Trump’s recent actions have handed victories to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including sanctions relief for Russian diesel fuel and increased pressure on Ukraine. In response, Putin has offered more war, launching an attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia and signaling plans to escalate further. The move is seen as a shift in US policy that aligns with Trump’s longstanding inclination to favor Russia, and it may have significant implications for the conflict in Ukraine and the global balance of power. This development was reported by The New York Times.