# Zelenskyy urges US sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

> Zelenskyy calls for new US sanctions as Trump halts Russia sanctions package.
- Title: Zelenskyy urges US sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them
- Summary: Zelenskyy calls for new US sanctions as Trump halts Russia sanctions package. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia…
- Keywords: volodymyr zelenskyy, donald trump, us sanctions, russia, ukraine, lindsey graham act, russian attacks, energy infrastructure, news, local, Zelenskyy, urges
- Source: ABC7 Chicago — https://abc7chicago.com/post/russia-ukraine-war-news-donald-trump-waives-sanctions-volodymyr-zelenskyy-urges-support-new-ones/19947635
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: volodymyr zelenskyy, donald trump, us sanctions, russia, ukraine, lindsey graham act, russian attacks, energy infrastructure, news, local
## Trump pauses Russia sanctions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting on hold a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
## Zelenskyy urges new sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia.
## Zelenskyy criticizes Trump's move
Zelenskyy described Trump's move to put sanctions on hold as unfortunate but did not directly criticize the U.S. leader.
## Zelenskyy cites Lindsey Graham Act
Zelenskyy said Trump's decision disregarded the Lindsey Graham Act meant to impose pressure on Russia to end the war.
## Zelenskyy calls for action
Zelenskyy urged the U.S. president to stop Putin's killing and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
## Zelenskyy warns of no peace
Zelenskyy stated limiting Ukraine's retaliation would not bring peace to the war.
## Trump's pause timing
Trump signed the legislation just last month and paused it two days before its implementation deadline.
## Blumenthal criticizes Trump
Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Trump's move turning his back on Americans and European allies.
## Zelenskyy reports Russian strikes
Zelenskyy said Moscow carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure targeting 15 sites.
## Russian attacks kill four
Russian attacks overnight killed at least four people including an ambulance driver and wounded dozens.
## Key takeaway

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump paused a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.