Conservative commentator accuses Trump of siding with Putin over Russia concessions

Conservative commentator Andrew C. McCarthy, a former Trump supporter, accused President Donald Trump of siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling recent concessions to Moscow "the last straw" for both parties. McCarthy criticized the largely ineffective "energy ceasefire" announced Sunday and the lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel, which he called "reprehensible" and likely illegal, noting it yields no Ukrainian concessions. He argued the deal is "rigged against Ukraine," as Kyiv lacks operational refineries, and accused Russia of aiding the U.S. war with Iran. Other Republicans, including Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, echoed the criticism, calling the actions "reckless" and "beyond irresponsible," urging Trump to address energy prices by resolving the Iran conflict instead of aiding Putin.