Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal

What happened: President Trump wrote on social media on Sunday that he is negotiating peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine and does not want to do anything that would drive Russia away from the bargaining table. The headline says he defended plans to ease Russia sanctions and hinted at a hostage deal. Why it matters: The post links the sanctions decision to the peace negotiations, framing the easing of sanctions as a step meant to keep Russia at the table. Key numbers: The post was written on Sunday. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

President Trump wrote on social media on Sunday that he is negotiating peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine and does not want to do anything that would drive Russia away from the bargaining table. The headline says he defended plans to ease Russia sanctions and hinted at a hostage deal.

The post links the sanctions decision to the peace negotiations, framing the easing of sanctions as a step meant to keep Russia at the table. Key numbers: The post was written on Sunday.