Sources say work on so-called ‘options paper’ comes as Trump seeks to restore Moscow ties and end Ukraine war

Summary

The White House has directed the State and Treasury Departments to draft a proposal for lifting some U.S. sanctions on Russia as part of Trump’s effort to restore ties and end the Ukraine war.

The proposal could ease restrictions on select Russian entities and oligarchs, though it’s unclear what the U.S. would receive in return.

Trump has signaled openness to sanctions relief despite previously threatening harsher measures.

Talks between U.S. and Russian officials have intensified, with economic cooperation, including rare earth minerals, emerging as a key topic.

  • MisanthropiCynic@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    You probably also were taught to use at least a 30 calibre bullet like the M21 (which is what the Secret Service used to return fire)

    • Dasus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I wasn’t being trained as an assassin.

      Choosing the calibre wouldn’t be my prerogative.

      What we were shooting with was just 7.62. Which now that I check equates to a .30cal actually. Never knew that, huh.

      I did handle some .50cals, but not a sniper rifle, and I don’t know how sneaky I could be with a tripod mounted .50cal AA machine gun.

      Tldr basic conscription but I did go the longer way voluntarily and am an NCO. I just recalled some basic ballistics lectures from your comment.

      • Fluke@lemm.eeEnglish
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        2 months ago

        You don’t have to be sneaky, just not fucking miss like the gormless cretin that last tried.

        • Dasus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          2 months ago

          I mean, if you’re not sneaky and you’re setting up a .50cal turret where they’re holding a speech from POTUS, I’m pretty sure someone would have some notes on that.

          I mean I’m not Finnish and I do understand American gun culture is pretty liberal, but is it that liberal?