PoliticsThe Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends
The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump approved a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in return for the release of political prisoners. Envoy John Coale says the approach could break the deadlock in U.S.-Russia talks, but Volodymyr Zelensky vows to oppose lifting sanctions before the war ends, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya warns it could encourage further hostage-taking.
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The Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends