Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver, blasts Zelenskyy over war stance

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President Donald Trump defended waiving sanctions on Russia, saying he wants to keep Moscow at the bargaining table, and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's comments on Truth Social came after he blocked numerous sanctions days before they were due to take effect, drawing bipartisan backlash. Zelenskyy said the waivers will hurt Ukraine and strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort. Trump also claimed Kyiv was attacking Russian diesel refineries despite knowing it was hurting global diesel markets. The move has angered European partners and US officials, while US-Ukraine talks continue between envoys and Zelenskyy.


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