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Where did the Democratic concerns about Russia go?

By Zachary Faria
Published May 20, 2021 10:02pm ET
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Where did the Democratic concerns about Russia go?
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., walks through the Hall of Columns at the Capitol as House Democratic chairs gather for a meeting with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. | (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

With President Joe Biden now rolling over for Russian President Vladimir Putin on command, one must wonder: Where have the Democratic Russia-hawks gone?

For all his talk about standing up to Putin and supporting NATO, Biden decided to waive congressionally mandated sanctions that would have made it more difficult to complete the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. It’s a big favor for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but it’s even better for Putin as it makes Europe more dependent on Russia for energy while squeezing out Ukraine.

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