Trump rehabilitates Russia. Prof. Ponomariov: Putin waits for Europe to yield

The US is gradually easing pressure on Russia: buying Russian diesel, relaxing sanctions, and discussing the return of Russian gas to Europe. Prof. Vladimir Ponomariov warns that Putin is counting on holding out another year or two, after which Europe will be forced to back down. According to the expert, Ukraine and European allies will pay the price for Trump's policy.