Zelenskyy Slams 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 encourages Moscow to launch further attacks. The Kremlin welcomed the move as "historic." Trump suspended the sanctions package, which included tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from countries buying large amounts of Russian oil and gas, shortly before it was set to take effect. He cited US national interests. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers condemned the decision, with Senator Thom Tillis calling it "more than irresponsible." Zelenskyy noted the suspension came one day after Russia launched one of its most massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia also reported attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure targets, including a major steel plant, while Ukraine reported civilian casualties in Zaporizhzhia.