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Former NATO commander: 'No balance' to Trump decision 'to give in to Russia'

The Hill20 October 2026, 19:22 UTCRussia

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark on Monday said there was "no balance" in President Trump's decision "to give in to Russia" after waiving sanctions and agreeing to permit Russian diesel into the U.S. while supporting Ukraine's war against the Kremlin. "The most important thing is to maintain the rights of nations to be free...

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