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Paul Sonne
New York Times·
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Over the past week, US President Donald Trump has proffered sanctions relief for Russian diesel, publicly called for Ukraine to get a new leader and pressured Kyiv to stop a strike campaign against Russian oil facilities. Photo / Kenny Holston, The New York Times
Putin is chalking up wins courtesy of the United States as Trump’s own domestic political needs align with his long-standing inclination to tip the scales toward Russia.
The wins for Russian President Vladimir Putin came in rapid succession from Washington.
President Donald Trump proffered sanctions relief for . He publicly called for Ukraine to get a new leader. And he pressured Kyiv to stop a strike campaign against Russian oil facilities that has damaged the Russian economy.
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