Zelenskyy urges backing for US sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to advocate for new U.S. sanctions against Russia, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the restrictions, raising fears for Ukraine as winter approaches. Zelenskyy called the pause unfortunate but avoided direct criticism of Trump, noting the sanctions package, known as the Lindsey Graham Act, could still help end the war if revived. He emphasized that public support for the measures matters. Separately, Zelenskyy reported a massive Russian strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting over 15 sites. Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted all four cruise missiles and 289 of 332 attack drones, with officials warning of further ballistic missile attacks.