Daniel Fried

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Daniel Fried is an American diplomat and a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council. He served as U.S. ambassador to Poland, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, and the State Department's coordinator for sanctions policy.

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Statements by Daniel Fried

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Daniel Fried

Role at the time: Former State Department sanctions-policy coordinator

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Statement summary

Fried argues that easing pressure on Russia secures no meaningful change in Russian conduct.

“unilateral concessions won't work.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)On Point: Russia sanctions waiverFull broadcast transcript, Parts I-III; Tom Nichols, Peter Harrell and Daniel Fried
Why we used this label

He criticizes the waiver and diesel arrangement.

A participant is a subject of the case. A speaker has a statement documented in it. A commentator has an opinion or editorial documented in it.

Case

Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions

Relationship to this case: Speaker

The White House says waiving the Graham Act's Russia measures preserves room for peace negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say relief weakens pressure on Russia. Thomas Massie welcomes Trump's use of the authority Congress granted.

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