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, which Zelenskyy called unfortunate. Key numbers: Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, then 500,000 tons in Why it matters: Critics, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said blocking the Lindsey Graham Act would encourage Russia to keep killing. The White House move raised fears Ukraine could be left exposed as winter approaches. Coverage: 8 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, which Zelenskyy called unfortunate.

Critics, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said blocking the Lindsey Graham Act would encourage Russia to keep killing. The White House move raised fears Ukraine could be left exposed as winter approaches.