Zelenskyy calls Trump's Russia sanctions waiver 'wrong'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to waive Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, calling it "wrong" and saying it will embolden Russian aggression. Trump's executive order on Friday suspended penalties scheduled under the Graham Act, which he signed last month to pressure Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy said the move fuels Russia's "desire to keep killing people," noting strikes on over 15 Ukrainian power sites. The waiver, justified as in US national interests, drew Democratic criticism as a surrender to Putin. Russia's envoy called it historic, while analysts noted it avoids oil price spikes before US midterm elections. Zelenskyy predicted further sanctions relief, lamenting the late Senator Lindsey Graham's absence.