# Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is a ‘gift’ to Putin, former U.S. ambassador says

https://mins.news/en/video/105397

- Global News, 2026-10-18 18:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxA4sjVuYf0

> Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor calls Donald Trump’s pause on Russian sanctions a “gift” to Vladimir Putin. He says easing limits on Russian oil sales will do little for U.S. fuel prices while helping Moscow fund its war, and questions disruptions to Ukraine’s satellite access and intelligence sharing as Russian attacks continue.

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