# Zelenskyy rejects Trump's move to waive Russia sanctions

> President Trump waived new Russia sanctions as Ukraine strikes continue, prompting criticism from Zelenskyy.
- Title: Zelenskyy rejects Trump's move to waive Russia sanctions
- Summary: President Trump waived new Russia sanctions as Ukraine strikes continue, prompting criticism from Zelenskyy. President Trump waived virtually all new Russia…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/video/zelenskyy-says-trumps-decision-to-waive-new-sanctions-on-russia-seems-wrong
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

President Trump waived virtually all new Russia sanctions he had signed while strikes against Ukraine continue, drawing backlash from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.