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Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Deal
Germany maintains sanctions on Russia despite Trump's temporary diesel reprieve.
In brief
Germany maintains sanctions on Russia despite Trump's temporary diesel reprieve. Germany continues enforcing sanctions on Russia after Trump's proposed diesel deal with Moscow. Originally reported by Dw.
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What matters most
Germany continues enforcing sanctions on Russia after Trump's proposed diesel deal with Moscow.
