# Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:05:08+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/politics/trump-russia-sanctions-hostage-negotiations.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/trump-defends-plans-to-ease-russia-sanctions-and-hints-at-a-hostage-de-a3a950/

The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.

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