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Zelenskyy rejects Trump's move to waive Russia sanctions
President Trump waived new Russia sanctions as Ukraine strikes continue, prompting criticism from Zelenskyy.
In brief
President Trump waived new Russia sanctions as Ukraine strikes continue, prompting criticism from Zelenskyy. President Trump waived virtually all new Russia sanctions he had signed while strikes against Ukraine continue, drawing backlash from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Originally reported by CBS News.
Trump waives Russia sanctions
President Trump waived virtually all new Russia sanctions he had signed. The move comes as strikes against Ukraine continue.
Zelenskyy's response
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia seems wrong, drawing backlash to the move.
“seems wrong”
Backlash continues
The waiver has drawn backlash as Ukraine faces ongoing Russian strikes and the sanctions relief takes effect.
The key point
President Trump waived virtually all new Russia sanctions he had signed while strikes against Ukraine continue, drawing backlash from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
