From Salon · CK Smith · · 1m 10s
Zelenskyy: Trump lets Putin off sanctions
Zelenskyy warns Trump's sanctions waiver emboldens Putin ahead of winter attacks.
In brief
Zelenskyy warns Trump's sanctions waiver emboldens Putin ahead of winter attacks. Zelenskyy says Trump's suspension of sanctions under the Lindsey Graham Act will embolden Putin as Russia intensifies energy attacks before winter. Originally reported by Salon.
Zelenskyy criticizes Trump
Ukraine's president condemned Trump's decision to waive new sanctions against Russia.
“A decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard the Lindsey Graham Act”
Trump suspends sanctions
Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
Russia attacks energy infrastructure
Russia targeted over 15 critical power facilities across Ukraine overnight.
Energy strikes escalate
More than 320 drones and missiles hit Ukrainian energy sector between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. yesterday.
Zelenskyy urges action
Zelenskyy warned that easing sanctions would embolden Putin and cause winter blackouts.
“Russia is trying to cause a blackout in Ukraine, right before winter”
White House defends waiver
White House called the sanctions waiver in the national interest while keeping existing sanctions.
Putin's envoy celebrates
Putin's investment envoy called the waiver an 'important and truly historic moment'.
“an 'important and truly historic moment'”
Congressman criticizes Trump
Rep. Don Beyer accused Trump of undermining bipartisan efforts to pressure Moscow.
“Trump’s latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners”
In short
Zelenskyy says Trump's suspension of sanctions under the Lindsey Graham Act will embolden Putin as Russia intensifies energy attacks before winter.
