Trump's Ukraine Pivot Faces Pushback From Republicans

President Donald Trump took multiple actions against Ukraine this week, including proposing to import sanctioned Russian diesel, criticizing President Volodymyr Zelensky, and temporarily limiting Ukraine's access to a SpaceX satellite system used for battlefield communications. The diesel deal would subsidize Russia's war effort, while the satellite interruption foiled Ukrainian attacks and cost military drones. Zelensky expressed betrayal after Trump demanded Ukraine stop attacking Russian energy infrastructure. Trump's actions stem partly from desperation to lower U.S. gas prices ahead of midterm elections. Trump has historically waffled on Ukraine, having both sided with Putin and helped Ukraine by allowing American weapons manufacturing and supporting sanctions. Republican lawmakers, including those in tough races, have pushed back against the diesel deal, suggesting Trump's latest pivot may not be permanent.