# Trump suspends Russia sanctions as deadly attacks plunge Ukraine into darkness

> Trump halts Russia sanctions amid Ukrainian attacks killing eight.
- Title: Trump suspends Russia sanctions as deadly attacks plunge…
- Summary: Trump halts Russia sanctions amid Ukrainian attacks killing eight. Trump suspended Russia sanctions to ease diesel imports, worsening Ukraine's crisis as…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-17T15:31:52.7+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, russia, ukraine, sanctions, diesel, missile attacks, energy crisis, eu, religion, world
## Trump suspends sanctions
Trump suspended Russia sanctions and tariffs days before they took effect, citing American national interests.
## Zelenskyy criticizes diesel deal
Zelenskyy warned the diesel deal would fund Russia's attacks, not help Ukrainians, as children grew up without childhood due to Putin.

> They didn’t have childhood because of one person, because Putin
## Russian attacks kill civilians
Russian missile and drone strikes killed eight and injured 60, leaving over a million without power in Ukraine.
## EU pledges military aid
EU leaders agreed to release 6.6 billion euros in military aid but stopped short of approving Zelenskyy's 70 billion euro request.
## Key takeaway

Trump suspended Russia sanctions to ease diesel imports, worsening Ukraine's crisis as attacks kill eight and disrupt power.