Trump's Ukraine policy draws bipartisan backlash after sanctions order
President Trump's new executive order on Russian sanctions sparked fresh criticism from both parties, as tensions with Ukraine's leader grew.
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What happened
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Friday evening that halted the implementation of a recent easing of Russian sanctions. The move sparked a new wave of bipartisan backlash against his administration. Tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have escalated amid the wider crisis in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The controversies also come before the midterm elections.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 6:19 PM ET: President Trump's new executive order on Friday evening sparked bipartisan backlash over the easing of Russian sanctions.
- Oct 18, 8:01 AM ET: Zelenskyy commented on Trump as Democrats moved to raise money for the midterm elections.
Coverage
- Politics chat: Zelenskyy on Trump, Democrats bring in the money for midterms (NPR)
- Sunday shows preview: Trump-Zelensky feud escalates; Controversies hit White House before midterms (The Hill)
- Five Quick Questions: Trump and Ukraine (tvpworld.com)
- The Memo: Ukraine’s slide into crisis sharpens questions for Trump (The Hill)
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