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During an event at the White House, President Trump criticized those urging sanctions against Russia, claiming it would hinder peace negotiations for American Stephen Hubbard's release. Trump stated that imposing sanctions while negotiating would have jeopardized Hubbard's return. Hubbard, recently freed from Russian detention, remarked that Russians mock such sanctions. Trump's administration also canceled a new sanctions package and arranged for Russian diesel imports to lower gas prices ahead of midterm elections. This decision faced backlash from U.S. lawmakers who accused the administration of being too lenient towards Russia, especially given the geopolitical climate.