Zelenskyy criticizes Trump's suspension of Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend new sanctions against Russia, saying it will encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue attacks. Zelenskyy made the remarks Saturday on social media platform X. Zelenskyy noted Trump's decision came a day after Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, targeting over 15 critical power generation and transmission facilities across multiple regions. He said Russia is trying to cause a blackout before winter and deprive millions of people of electricity and heating. Zelenskyy said he believes the Trump administration will lift further anti-Russian sanctions, calling the oil deal with Russia "just the first step." Trump signed a decree Friday suspending a broad package of new sanctions "in the national interest," a week after announcing an agreement to purchase oil from Russia.