TRUMP PAUSES RUSSIA SANCTIONS AS ZELENSKYY URGES ALLIES TO FIGHT FOR THEM

What happened: Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of U.S. sanctions against Russia, and Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of the restrictions. Key numbers: Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, then 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons after. Why it matters: Critics, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said the Lindsey Graham Act was disregarded and expressed hope it could be revived. The White House move raised fears Ukraine could be left exposed as winter approaches. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of U.S. sanctions against Russia, and Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of the restrictions.

Critics, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said the Lindsey Graham Act was disregarded and expressed hope it could be revived. The White House move raised fears Ukraine could be left exposed as winter approaches.