Trump explains skipping new Russia sanctions to protect Ukraine peace talks
US President Donald Trump said he will not impose new sanctions on Russia to avoid disrupting peace negotiations over the war in Ukraine, responding to criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky called Washington's decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel and pause new restrictions a mistake, warning Ukraine cannot prevail if the US sides with Russia. Trump cited "significant progress" in talks, including on hostage releases, and accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. The US resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a technical issue, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Separately, the Wall Street Journal reported Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi Jinping in November.