Trump has resisted imposing new sanctions on Russia, NBC News reports, despite frustration from European partners. Officials say Trump fears sanctions could undermine his role as a mediator with Putin, even as Russian strikes and civilian casualties continue.
https://nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-pessimistic-russia-ukraine-wa-rcna229085
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