Monday 19 October
01:05Latest · 2h ago·Politics
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
Trump has defended his intention to relax sanctions on Russia, linking it to peace talks, and suggested a potential hostage deal without providing details.
NY Times
01:00·Politics
Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
President Trump justified waiving Russian sanctions as a strategy to maintain Moscow's involvement in peace talks, despite bipartisan criticism.
The Hill
Sunday 18 October
23:10·World
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
Trump halts sanctions on Russia to avoid disrupting peace talks, as tensions with Ukraine escalate over military support and fuel imports.
BBC Europe
22:05·Politics
Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that the U.S. granted Russia sanctions relief via a diesel deal, stating the waiver was a routine energy market move.
The Hill
17:01·Politics
Pence calls on Trump to restore sanctions, scrap Russia diesel deal
Former Vice President Mike Pence urged President Trump to reimpose sanctions on Russia and reject a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, criticising the move as dishonouring efforts to support Ukraine.
The Hill
16:32·Politics
Wright defends waiving sanctions: 'It's not an economic lifeline for Russia'
Energy Secretary Chris Wright supported Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions, arguing it's an incentive for de-escalation in Ukraine, not a financial boost for Moscow.
The Hill
