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Trump hands Putin a run of wins, from diesel sanctions relief to pressure on Kyiv

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President Vladimir Putin has received a series of favorable moves from Washington in quick succession. Donald Trump offered sanctions relief for Russian diesel fuel, publicly called for Ukraine to replace its leadership, and pressed Kyiv to halt its strike campaign against Russian targets. Critics say the string of concessions amounts to unilateral wins for Moscow in negotiations.

Why now: A rapid sequence of US concessions to Russia is renewing debate over Trump's approach to the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir PutinDonald TrumpRussiaUkraineWashington

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• "The wins for President Vladimir V. Putin of # Russia came in rapid succession from # Washington . # Trump proffered sanctions relief for Russian # diesel fuel. He publicly called for # Ukraine to get a new leader. And he pressured Kyiv to stop a strike campaign against Russian… · ZhiZhu@newsie.social · 6

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