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Oct 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Zelenskyy urges support for U.S. sanctions on Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump put them on hold. Zelenskyy called the pause unfortunate and said it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Zelenskyy urged support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia and criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to put them on hold.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Zelenskyy said the pause would encourage Russia to continue its assault.
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