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Trump-Zelenskyy feud deepens over Russia; France faces fallout after deadly weekend riots
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of prolonging war as France deals with riots.
In brief
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of prolonging war as France deals with riots. U.S. President Trump criticizes Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities while French President Macron vows to crack down on weekend riots. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Trump-Zelenskyy clash over Russia
Trump criticizes Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure while Zelenskyy warns U.S. may side with Russia.
“Trump has condemned Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, blaming Zelenskyy for driving up global diesel prices.”
Ukraine strikes Russian oil facilities
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting fire to an oil export terminal and depot in St. Petersburg.
“Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia on Sunday, setting an oil export terminal and depot in St. Petersburg on fire.”
Zelenskyy warns U.S. support erodes
Zelenskyy says U.S. support for Ukraine could erode if Washington officially takes Russia’s side.
“I don’t want to live in illusions, but I think that we have to be pragmatic. If the United States officially takes Russia’s side, of course, if these two countries are together, we will not prevail.”
U.S. satellite internet service cut
Zelenskyy claims U.S. temporarily restricted Ukraine’s access to Starshield, the military satellite internet service.
“Zelenskyy also said the U.S. temporarily restricted Ukraine’s access to Starshield, the military satellite internet service its drones use.”
Rubio denies satellite service interruption
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies U.S. ordered any interruption to Starshield satellite service.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied the U.S. ordered any interruption to the satellite service.”
Trump waives Russian sanctions
Trump has eased restrictions on Russian diesel exports and waived new sanctions Congress passed last month.
“Trump has already eased restrictions on Russian diesel exports. On Friday, he waived a new round of sanctions that Congress passed just last month.”
Zelenskyy blames sanctions waiver
Zelenskyy says Trump’s sanctions waiver helps Putin continue the war.
“Zelenskyy said those decisions only help Putin continue the war.”
Energy Secretary defends sanctions
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says lifting Russian sanctions is a carrot to end the war, not an economic lifeline for Russia.
“This is a carrot to try to end a war. It’s not an economic lifeline for Russia.”
Treasury Secretary clarifies sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says no sanctions were lifted on Friday, only the diesel embargo.
“No sanctions were lifted on Friday. No sanctions were lifted.”
Sen. Graham warns of Putin trust
Sen. Darlene Graham says she won’t trust Putin and will keep pressure on Russia.
“Sen. Darlene Graham said she would keep the pressure on Russia because she doesn.”
Rep. Beyer calls waiver surrender
Rep. Don Beyer calls Trump’s sanctions waiver a surrender to Putin that betrays Ukraine.
“Rep. Don Beyer called the waiver Trump’s "latest surrender to Putin," saying it "betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation designed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression."”
Macron vows crackdown after riots
Macron promises to crack down on French riots with nearly 2,400 arrests.
“After a weekend of violent protests, French President Emmanuel Macron promised a crackdown.”
Riots cause deaths and injuries
At least two people died and nearly 2,400 were arrested during weekend riots in France.
“At least two people died in connection with the weekend unrest.”
Canadian military base fire
Four Canadian soldiers died and 39 were injured in a fire at military training base.
“Canadian military officials have launched an investigation into a deadly incident during a training exercise that triggered a massive fire, killing four soldiers and injuring 39 others.”
What it means
U.S. President Trump criticizes Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities while French President Macron vows to crack down on weekend riots.
