Zelensky: Trump's Suspension of Russia Sanctions Rewards Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Donald Trump's decision to suspend US sanctions against Russia a "reward" for Vladimir Putin, warning it will encourage the Russian leader and intensify Moscow's war, as Russia launched one of its most powerful attacks yet on Ukrainian power plants. Zelensky said he expects the Trump administration to lift more sanctions and urged Europe to start its own negotiations with Moscow, while the US seeks to improve ties with the Kremlin. He stated the suspension will encourage Putin to escalate the war and appealed for US support to reinstate the Lindsey Graham law, which would impose 100% tariffs on major Russian oil importers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the 60-day suspension allows analysis of the sanctions' global economic impact. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev welcomed the move as historic. The legislation, targeting Russian officials, banks, and the shadow tanker fleet, was set to take effect in two days.