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Zelenskyy urges US sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them
Zelenskyy calls for new US sanctions as Trump halts Russia sanctions package.
In brief
Zelenskyy calls for new US sanctions as Trump halts Russia sanctions package. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump paused a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy. Originally reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Trump pauses Russia sanctions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting on hold a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
Zelenskyy urges new sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia.
Zelenskyy criticizes Trump's move
Zelenskyy described Trump's move to put sanctions on hold as unfortunate but did not directly criticize the U.S. leader.
Zelenskyy cites Lindsey Graham Act
Zelenskyy said Trump's decision disregarded the Lindsey Graham Act meant to impose pressure on Russia to end the war.
Zelenskyy calls for action
Zelenskyy urged the U.S. president to stop Putin's killing and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy warns of no peace
Zelenskyy stated limiting Ukraine's retaliation would not bring peace to the war.
Trump's pause timing
Trump signed the legislation just last month and paused it two days before its implementation deadline.
Blumenthal criticizes Trump
Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Trump's move turning his back on Americans and European allies.
Zelenskyy reports Russian strikes
Zelenskyy said Moscow carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure targeting 15 sites.
Russian attacks kill four
Russian attacks overnight killed at least four people including an ambulance driver and wounded dozens.
The takeaway
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump paused a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
