Trump Eases Sanctions on Russia, Accuses Zelenskyy of Not Wanting Peace

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President Donald Trump defended easing sanctions on Russia, accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war, even as Kyiv prepares for further diplomatic efforts. Trump said he held back new sanctions to avoid driving Russia from negotiations, adding that Zelenskyy "doesn't care" and "probably never did" want peace. The remarks followed an executive order pausing a sanctions package, deepening a rift with Kyiv. Zelenskyy said the war "must be brought to an end" and that he spoke with Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Ukraine also launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, killing one person and setting oil facilities ablaze.


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