Zelenskyy calls for US sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia, warning that Trump's pause would encourage Moscow to continue its assault.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

Zelenskyy called for support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump put the measures on hold, according to NPR.

Zelenskyy expressed regret over the decision and warned that it would encourage Russia to keep up its assault.

Trump informed Congress that pausing the sanctions served the national interest, but offered no additional explanation.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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