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

What happened: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the package. Why it matters: Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation, named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would encourage Russia to keep killing and would not end the war. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Trump was turning his back on Congress and European allies. Coverage: 11 outlets in 24h

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the package.

Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation, named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would encourage Russia to keep killing and would not end the war. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Trump was turning his back on Congress and European allies.