LIFTING SANCTIONS WILL MAKE PUTIN STRONGER : ZELENSKYY DIFFERS WITH TRUMP ON RUSSIA

What happened: Zelenskyy told CNN in Kyiv he opposes lifting sanctions on Russia, saying it would make Putin stronger. He said his differences with Trump are not about personalities. Why it matters: Trump has waived some sanctions and argued sanctions during delicate negotiations could jeopardize a deal. Zelenskyy remains doubtful Putin wants to end the war. Key numbers: Witkoff met Putin for three hours in St Petersburg on Wednesday. Finland announced a €300 million ($336 million) support package. Putin agreed to talks in November.

Zelenskyy told CNN in Kyiv he opposes lifting sanctions on Russia, saying it would make Putin stronger. He said his differences with Trump are not about personalities.

Trump has waived some sanctions and argued sanctions during delicate negotiations could jeopardize a deal. Zelenskyy remains doubtful Putin wants to end the war. Key numbers: Witkoff met Putin for three hours in St Petersburg on Wednesday. Finland announced a €300 million ($336 million) support package. Putin agreed to talks in November.