Trump makes another push to help Russia beat Ukraine | New York Daily News

President Donald Trump has blocked new congressionally mandated sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. This action is attributed to Trump's affinity for Vladimir Putin. The move effectively torpedoes the legislative effort to penalize Russia for its military actions in Ukraine, raising questions about the extent to which the President will act to assist Putin in his conflict against Ukraine and the implications for international sanctions regimes and congressional mandates.