TRUMP SAYS RUSSIA HAS BEEN FINE ON UKRAINE AS HE MAKES NEW DEALS WITH PUTIN . WILL HIS STRATEGY PAY OFF ?

What happened: The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports through April 2027 and delayed other measures targeting the Russian economy, prompting Republicans and Democrats to question whether Trump is siding with Putin over Zelensky. Key numbers: Sanctions lifted through April 2027; sanctions had been in place since Why it matters: The New York Times called the steps "a major reversal in U.S. strategy" and said the breach with Ukraine has been "sudden and perhaps irreparable." GOP Sen. Rick Scott said Russia is the aggressor and he would not have done this first. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports through April 2027 and delayed other measures targeting the Russian economy, prompting Republicans and Democrats to question whether Trump is siding with Putin over Zelensky.

The New York Times called the steps "a major reversal in U.S. strategy" and said the breach with Ukraine has been "sudden and perhaps irreparable." GOP Sen. Rick Scott said Russia is the aggressor and he would not have done this first.