Europe
Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief
The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine
March 11, 2026
The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine
The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now
As usual, critics are still trying to launder their abysmal policy records by projecting their failures and conceits onto others.
There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has made some quiet concessions
Critics are seething but his commitment to investing in a stable, non-adversarial relationship turns out to be far better than values-based isolation
