Schiff on lifting of some Russian sanctions: ‘We’re enriching our adversary’
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Senator Schiff criticizes lifting some Russian sanctions during the Iran war.
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Sen. Adam Schiff criticized the Trump administration's decision to lift some sanctions on Russian oil during the ongoing war in Iran. Schiff called it a "terrible decision" during an interview with NBC News's Kristen Welker on Sunday, attributing it to "the unpredictability of war." The California Democrat argued the move amounts to "enriching our adversary" at a time when the U.S. is dealing with military conflict. The sanctions relief comes as the administration appears to be adjusting its Russia policy amid the broader Middle East crisis.
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