Trump's Decision to Waive Russian Sanctions Draws Congressional Backlash
· World · Hindustan Times, CBS News, Bloomberg
President Donald Trump's executive order waiving sanctions on Russia has drawn strong bipartisan backlash from U.S. lawmakers. Senators including Thom Tillis and Elizabeth Warren criticized the move, noting that Congress had previously passed the legislation with an 86-11 vote. The sanctions waiver comes as Ukraine prepares for winter amid ongoing Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. Lawmakers also pointed to Trump's recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at curbing domestic gas prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Why it matters
The congressional clash strains relations between the White House and Capitol Hill over foreign policy toward Russia while impacting Western support for Ukraine's energy security.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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