Trump Eases Russia Sanctions. What Did Putin Give Back?

Donald Trump eased sanctions on Russian diesel after announcing a deal with Vladimir Putin. But what did Russia actually concede on Ukraine, and what does Trump's own explanation reveal about the negotiations? On today's Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ examines Trump's Russian diesel deal, the sanctions relief, the pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Putin. He also looks at the release of American Stephen Hubbard and asks whether Trump's approach is producing meaningful progress toward peace. TJ then turns to three more stories: • Justice Elena Kagan and the Supreme Court: Kagan's criticism of the conservative majority, partisan gerrymandering, voting rights, campaign finance, and the influence of billionaires in American elections. • Europe's youth housing crisis: Young protesters in Madrid and across Europe are challenging soaring rents, shrinking economic opportunities, and a political system that often seems to favor established homeowners. • Woody Allen at 90: The filmmaker is working on his 51st movie in Madrid. TJ examines his extraordinary productivity while confronting the controversy surrounding his personal life. Four stories, sharp commentary, and TJ's usual mix of political analysis, personal-development lessons, and humor. Sources and reporting: AP - Trump's Russian diesel deal: https://apnews.com/article/12baccc7aa... Reuters - Congressional criticism of Trump's Russia policy: https://www.reuters.com/legal/governm... Reuters - Release of Stephen Hubbard: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigat... AP - Justice Kagan's Supreme Court criticism: https://abcnews.com/amp/US/wireStory/... AP - Europe's growing protests: https://apnews.com/article/210ff22c67... Euronews - Woody Allen's 51st film in Madrid: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/w... Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for news, independent commentary, political satire, and a little common sense without the usual political theater. #FilteredWithTJWalker #TrumpPutin #RussiaSanctions