Zelenskyy says Trump's pause on Russia sanctions bill is a 'reward' for Putin
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump's pause on a Russia sanctions bill is a "reward" for Vladimir Putin and could intensify the war. Trump announced the hold on Friday. Zelenskyy said Russia hit more than 15 Ukrainian power facilities.
Why it matters
The sanctions decision affects the Russia-Ukraine war and the US approach to Russian energy. The source says Trump's diesel purchase deal aims to lower global energy prices, which have spiked worldwide.
Key dates
- Friday 16 October 2026Trump announced a hold on the sweeping Russia sanctions package, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.
- Saturday 17 October 2026Zelenskyy called the pause a reward for Putin and said Russia had struck more than 15 Ukrainian power generation and transmission facilities.
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Sources
- The GuardianView original →
