Trump Courts Russia as Ukraine Faces a More Uncertain American Partner - FINCHANNEL

Trump’s Russia Overtures Put Republicans in Hot Seat

“President Trump’s surprise diesel deal with Russia and decision to waive sanctions on Moscow have become a headache for Republican candidates with just two weeks to go before the midterms,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “In interviews and town halls, Republicans are being pressed on why now is the time to go soft on Vladimir […]

Trump rages at 'stupid people' trying to stop his turn toward Russia amid furious backlash

President Donald Trump defended his latest turn toward Russia in a lengthy Truth Social screed Sunday as outrage over the president's recent moves continues to escalate. Last week, Trump announced that the U.S. would buy millions of barrels of diesel fuel from Russia in an effort to lower gas prices...

Trump Courts Russia as Ukraine Faces a More Uncertain American Partner - FINCHANNEL

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy has taken a sharper turn toward economic accommodation with Moscow, with sanctions waivers and a Russian diesel agreement provoking a question across allied capitals: how far will Washington go in rebuilding relations with the country still waging war against Ukraine? Trump’s October 16 executive order waived major provisions […]

Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash After Waiving Russia Sanctions

President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash after exempting Russia from sweeping new sanctions. It comes after the president announced a deal with Russia to release Russian diesel into global market as the war with Iran drives up fuel prices – a top concern for voters in the midterm elections. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY.