Trump's Moves to Avoid New Russian Energy Penalties Spark Turmoil and Questions Over Ukraine
Photo: AxiosPresident Trump has moved to avoid imposing new penalties on Russian energy, prompting diplomatic tensions and political turmoil in Washington. The steps are tied to his push to lower energy prices ahead of the midterm elections. Oil, gas and petroleum product exports help finance Russia's war on Ukraine, and the moves could give Russia an economic lifeline. They have also exposed divisions within the president's own party. Attention has turned to what the shift means for Ukraine and for any hopes of peace.
Alternative and independent coverage, represented by Axios, focuses on the domestic fallout: the midterm energy-price motive, the possible economic benefit to Russia and the split within Trump's party. Left-leaning coverage, represented by NPR, uses an interview format, with host Steve Inskeep speaking to former Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about Trump's embrace of Russia and its consequences for Ukraine and peace. Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative outlets had. The two sides that covered it largely agree the moves are significant; they differ mainly in emphasizing U.S. politics versus Ukraine.
How the sides differ Alternative sources stress domestic political fallout and energy prices; left sources stress implications for Ukraine and peace; right sources have not covered the story.
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NPR leads with an interview in which Steve Inskeep questions former Ambassador Michael McFaul about Trump's embrace of Russia and what it means for Ukraine and peace prospects.
Axios leads with the Washington fallout, highlighting diplomatic tensions, the midterm energy-price motive, the potential economic lifeline for Russia and divisions within Trump's own party.
Not covering this story. None of the right-leaning outlets Crosswire tracks has reported it yet. What one side leaves out can be as telling as what the others report.