TRUMP ACCUSES ZELENSKYY OF PROLONGING WAR AS RUSSIA POUNDS UKRAINE POWER GRID

What happened: Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war, defending his waiver of some Russia sanctions. Zelenskyy said the war continues solely because of Russian strikes. Russia struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight. Key numbers: Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at St. Petersburg. Why it matters: The sanctions waiver drew bipartisan criticism, with Sen. Thom Tillis calling it "beyond irresponsible" and Chuck Schumer saying it gives the Russian economy "life support." Zelenskyy said undoing the bill helps only the Russians. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war, defending his waiver of some Russia sanctions. Zelenskyy said the war continues solely because of Russian strikes. Russia struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight.

The sanctions waiver drew bipartisan criticism, with Sen. Thom Tillis calling it "beyond irresponsible" and Chuck Schumer saying it gives the Russian economy "life support." Zelenskyy said undoing the bill helps only the Russians.