‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – as it happened

What happened: Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel and thanked Vladimir Putin. Republicans joined Democrats to condemn the deal, and lawmakers also criticized a plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood attacker. Key numbers: The US would allow global purchases of Russian diesel for six months. The Fort Hood shooting took 13 lives. Why it matters: Lawmakers from both parties said the move funds Putin's war economy and betrays Ukraine and European allies. Critics said a public execution could fuel radicalization and risk Americans overseas. Coverage: 11 outlets in 24h

Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel and thanked Vladimir Putin. Republicans joined Democrats to condemn the deal, and lawmakers also criticized a plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood attacker.

Lawmakers from both parties said the move funds Putin's war economy and betrays Ukraine and European allies. Critics said a public execution could fuel radicalization and risk Americans overseas.