Trump's decision to import Russian diesel is an 'incentive to end the war,' energy secretary says
Source: Business Insider ·
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia would motivate it to end its war with Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving new sanctions on Russia.Aaron Schwartz/Getty ImagesUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended Trump's decision to buy Russian diesel.Wright said the relief is actually an "incentive" for Russia to end its war with Ukraine.Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and several US lawmakers have criticized the move.President Donald Trump is still playing hardball with Russia, according to US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright.Wright defended Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia during a Sunday interview on CNN's "State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash."In September, Trump signed into law a sanctions package targeting Russian officials and parts of its economy in an effort to pressure Russia amid its war on Ukraine. Last week, Trump issued an executive order waiving those new sanctions, other restrictions, and some duties on Russia.In early October, Trump also announced an agreement with President Vladimir Putin…
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