Zelensky accuses Trump of encouraging Putin by suspending sanctions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Donald Trump of encouraging Vladimir Putin after the suspension of new US sanctions against Russia, provided for under the Graham Act. The Ukrainian president calls on Kyiv’s allies to maintain pressure on Moscow, while fighting and strikes targeting energy infrastructure continue, according to his social media statements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Donald Trump of easing pressure on Russia by suspending the implementation of new US sanctions provided for under the Graham Act. He believes the decision risks favouring Russian President Vladimir Putin as fighting continues in Ukraine, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.
The Graham Act was intended to strengthen economic pressure on Moscow. The suspension comes as Russian forces continue their attacks and Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian energy facilities, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
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