Trump Waives Sanctions on Russia, Allowing Diesel Release Amid Ukraine Conflict

• President Donald Trump waived congressionally approved sanctions against Russia.
• Trump's action provided a financial lifeline to Vladimir Putin as he continues the war against Ukraine.
• At Trump's request, Putin agreed to release diesel fuel onto the global market as prices rise.
• The move has unsettled Ukraine and its allies, with Zelenskyy warning it could be a 'historic mistake'.
• The action has drawn criticism from various outlets and editorial cartoons.