Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions as Ukraine Tensions Escalate
Source Summary
The US president has waived new sanctions against Russia, a move that drew approval from Putin's envoy. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is appealing to European leaders for $79 billion in additional aid and urging them to maintain existing sanctions on Russia.
Why it matters
The divergence between US sanctions policy and Ukraine's security needs signals a potential shift in Western alignment on Russia strategy during an ongoing conflict.
