Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress

What happened: Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports and waiving sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks and state enterprises, while increasing criticism of Ukraine and calling for Zelenskyy to be replaced. Why it matters: The moves triggered bipartisan opposition in Congress, potentially complicating Trump's agenda after next month's midterm elections.

Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports and waiving sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks and state enterprises, while increasing criticism of Ukraine and calling for Zelenskyy to be replaced.

The moves triggered bipartisan opposition in Congress, potentially complicating Trump's agenda after next month's midterm elections.