Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia, warning that delaying them could encourage continued Russian attacks. President Donald Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest but offered no additional explanation.

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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