Wall Street Journal: Trump Administration Sought to Undermine Russia Sanctions

The White House has been quietly pressuring U.S. senators to dilute sanctions against russia, ⁤according to⁤ a report by webangah News agency citing the Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump seeks to strengthen ties ⁣wiht Moscow and end the Ukraine conflict,but congressional ⁢sanctions remain a key obstacle.

The Trump administration is reportedly attempting to persuade republican⁣ Senator Lindsey Graham of South carolina to substantially ⁢water down the Russia sanctions bill. This comes as the White House aims to repair relations ‍with Russia rather⁤ than penalize⁤ Moscow for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine.

A ⁣key provision of the bill-supported⁢ by over 80 of 100 Senate members-would ‌impose sanctions on Russian officials and critical sectors, while also punishing countries cooperating with Moscow.

Trump reportedly fears these sanctions could undermine his goal of reviving U.S.-Russia relations as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine.