Zelensky Criticizes Trump's Decision to Suspend Sanctions on Russia
Zelensky said that a law proposed by Lindsey Graham and signed by Trump could "make a huge difference" in the war against Russia.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Donald Trump for suspending secondary sanctions against Russia.
- Trump's executive order halted a law that imposed tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian fuel, which finances the war in Ukraine.
- Zelensky stated the suspended legislation, authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, could be crucial in pressuring Russia to end the war.
- The decision follows a period of friction between Trump and Zelensky on various topics, including energy, military aid, and accusations about Ukraine's leadership and current state.
- Trump cited "national interests of the United States" as the reason for the suspension.