Zelensky on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: 'This Act could have helped enormously'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a U.S. decision to delay sanctions and tariffs against Russia just days before they were scheduled to go into effect under new legislation. The move came amid a significant Russian offensive targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, raising concerns about weakened international pressure on Moscow. Zelensky condemned the action as a disregard for Ukraine’s security at a critical moment, signaling potential setbacks in Western unity against Russian aggression. The controversy underscores growing tensions over U.S. policy shifts ahead of the upcoming enforcement deadline.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard...