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Peace with Russia requires continued strength by the Trump administration

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Peace with Russia requires continued strength by the Trump administration

President Trump’s words are consistently too warm toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, but his administration’s actions continue to be appropriately strong. The administration on Wednesday announced new sanctions on Russia, in retaliation for Russia’s attempted assassination of a former British spy.

The U.S. sanctions won’t help warm U.S.-Russian relations, but in the long run, by applying pressure to Russia, they advance the cause of peace.

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