Transcript: Sen. Kevin Cramer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
Summary
Senator Kevin Cramer discussed recent U.S. policy on Russian sanctions and support for Ukraine during an interview. He criticized President Trump's decision to waive some sanctions on Russia but expects it to be a temporary measure due to election concerns. Cramer also described a proposal to allow Ukraine to use U.S. military technology if it stops attacking Russian energy facilities.Key Facts
- Senator Kevin Cramer is a Republican from North Dakota.
- President Trump waived certain sanctions on Russia related to oil purchases.
- Some Republican senators strongly criticized this decision as capitulating to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Cramer agrees with concerns about yielding to Putin but notes fuel costs are a major issue near the election.
- European countries have been buying Russian energy for years, which funds Russia’s war efforts.
- Cramer expects the sanctions waiver to be temporary and supports fully enforcing the sanctions bill post-election.
- Cramer described a proposal allowing Ukraine to access the U.S. Starshield military program in exchange for stopping attacks on Russian energy sites.
- President Zelenskyy was reportedly enthusiastic about this proposal from U.S. senators.
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