Trump waives Russia sanctions

Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia imposed through legislation named after late senator Lindsey Graham, which he had signed only last month to increase financial pressure on Moscow.

Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin

Trump announced he had struck a deal with Vladimir Putin to import diesel fuel, which has become more expensive for Americans largely due to Trump's war with Iran.

Trump attacks Zelenskyy's commitment

Over the weekend, Trump claimed Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not care about Ukraine's strikes on Russia and does not want to end the war because Ukraine receives financial support from Europe.

“"doesn't care" about the impact of Ukraine's strikes on Russia and "doesn't want to end this war and probably never did"”

Trump suggests Zelenskyy should resign

Trump suggested Zelenskyy should step down on Monday, saying it was time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.

“"time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine"”

Republicans condemn Trump's Russia stance

Don Bacon, an outgoing congressman in Nebraska, condemned Trump's actions as absolutely disgraceful and accused the president of cozying up to Vladimir Putin, a war criminal.

“"absolutely disgraceful"”

Bacon threatens to block Trump's agenda

Bacon told CNN he was unwilling to support the president's agenda, such as building a triumphal arch or a new White House ballroom, while he withheld support for Ukraine.

“"Why would I want to support the president's priorities, like the victory arch?"”

Lawmakers demand accountability and threaten action

Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania congressman, said lawmakers would demand accountability and could take punitive budgetary action to force the administration to provide answers about Starshield restrictions and the diesel deal.

“"There's going to be consequences to this."”