Zelensky Condemns Trump's Waiver of Russia Sanctions as 'Wrong'

The Ukrainian president decried the US decision to halt new sanctions against Moscow, arguing the move benefits Russia amid attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.

Volodymyr Zelensky at his presidential inauguration, 2019 · Photo: President.gov.ua · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend a series of sanctions and tariffs against Russia, The Hill and ABC News reported. Zelensky described the decision as "unfortunate" and "wrong," remarking that Vladimir Putin "feels joy" over the move.

According to the reports, the Ukrainian leader emphasized that the US legislation could have provided substantial aid, particularly in light of massive Russian strikes against his country's energy infrastructure. Zelensky urged continued support for new sanctions against Moscow, while further details regarding Kyiv's next diplomatic steps have not yet been released.