Why Trump Is Making Deals With Putin

President Trump is striking deals again—this time with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. On Friday, he exempted Russia from a sanctions bill that Congress had passed and he had signed. The executive order followed a deal on importing diesel fuel from Russia the week before. Why is Trump seeming to turn on Ukraine at this moment? Is this a midterm strategy, or is something else going on? Atlantic staff writers Jonathan Lemire and Simon Shuster join “Radio Atlantic” host Adam Harris to discuss.

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00:00 Introduction

00:34 Why Trump Turns on Ukraine

01:44 Diesel Deal and Sanctions Waiver

05:10 Energy Ceasefire Falls Apart

08:13 Ukraine Avoids Civilian Targets

10:23 Starshield Disruptions

12:37 Political Fallout

18:53 What to Watch Next Wrap-Up

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