Russia Policy Dispute, Sanctions Waiver, and Security Concerns

Trump’s reported sanctions and tariff waiver has drawn bipartisan criticism, while House Republicans threaten to condition a major defense package on a tougher Russia policy; the waiver’s scope and effects remain unclear, and the package is not approved. Russia’s Cosmos 2612 reportedly approached within about three miles of a U.S.-owned satellite, but intent and any link to Ukraine are unestablished.