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Trump letting Putin 'play him for a fool,' US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver
"This decision is shameful," the statement reads.
Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role
Democratic U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin launched what he described as a "sweeping" investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, over a potential conflict of interest, according to an April 17 press release. The inquiry focuses on Kushner's dual role as a diplomatic intermediary and head of a private equity firm, raising questions about whether his financial ties could influence U.S. foreign policy decisions. Kushner has played a central role in Trum
At least 1 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 190 of 219 Russian drones overnight.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,317,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,080 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil depot in occupied Crimea, refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast
Ukraine continued its onslaught of attack on Russian oil infrastructure overnight on April 18, striking multiple targets in occupied Crimea and in Russia's Samara Oblast.
US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver for 1 month, days after signaling it would not do so
The effective extension of the waiver comes just two days after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that the Trump administration "will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil," as well as another waiver on Iranian oil.
About Crimea
Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in February 2014 amid the deadliest days of the EuroMaidan Revolution. Around 30,000 Russian troops crossed into Crimea, taking hold of the peninsula by early March 2014. Russia has continued to occupy Crimea ever since. Crimea covers an area of around 27,000 square kilometers (10,400 square miles), roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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