Donald Trump refused to impose sanctions on Russia, sparking controversy among European leaders, reports the "New York Times." According to a White House official, the decision is motivated by a desire to allow American businesses to engage with Russia.

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If Mr. Trump keeps the two issues intertwined, it could confine Russia to an economic purgatory, with little immediate chance of getting relief from Western sanctions or of bringing the foreign inves...