By threatening intelligence cuts while easing Russian sanctions, the White House treats Ukraine as a disposable pawn for domestic politics, trading an ally's survival for cynical relief.
By Aoife Gallagher ·
President Donald Trump eased sanctions on Russian diesel to lower fuel prices before the November midterms, a move that grants Vladimir Putin leverage while abandoning a key ally.
By Tom Beckwith ·
President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire to secure Russian diesel, but trading Kyiv's military leverage for domestic midterm relief squanders American credibility in a grinding war.
By Tom Beckwith ·