Ukraine condemns Trump's Russia sanctions waiver
Summary
President Trump’s waiver of new sanctions against Russia has drawn sharp criticism from Ukraine, with President Zelensky and Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Marejko warning it undermines US credibility and emboldens Moscow. Former US Ambassador Kurt Volker attributes the decision to Trump’s desire for energy deals and midterm political gains, while Russian editor Steve Rosenberg notes the Kremlin is exploiting the shift to pressure Ukraine. The episode also covers Ukraine’s recent battlefield successes using drone technology, despite restricted US intelligence sharing, and highlights Zelensky’s requ…
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