Senators slam Trump Russia sanctions deal as 'betrayal' — SkimNews
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- President Trump struck a deal to lift sanctions on Russia in an effort to increase diesel supplies
- A bipartisan coalition of senators sent a letter condemning the agreement as "a betrayal of the people of Ukraine" and "a gift to our adversary," specifically criticizing the decision to turn to Vladimir Putin
Why it matters: The rare bipartisan Senate letter shows that easing sanctions on Russia crosses lines for lawmakers in both parties. Senators framing the deal as both a betrayal of Ukraine and a gift to Putin signals potential legislative pushback against Trump's Russia policy at a moment when Moscow's war on Ukraine remains active.
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