Zelenskyy Slams US Sanctions Suspension, Says It Encourages Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US suspension of sanctions against Russia, saying it encourages Putin to continue attacks. The decision was made as part of an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to the US and global markets. US President Donald Trump called Zelenskyy a difficult negotiating partner and suggested a peace deal could be reached without him. Trump also accused Ukraine of raising global oil prices by attacking Russian refineries, while Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to increase aid for Ukraine. Russia reportedly lost nearly 1,800 soldiers in the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian military figures. Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot missiles and experienced Starlink service disruptions, while nearly 15,000 people in Volhynia were left without power.