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ZELENSKYY URGES SUPPORT FOR NEW US SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA PUT ON HOLD BY TRUMP
Zelenskyy urging support for US sanctions on Russia held by Trump signals geopolitical pressure.
Context
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 putting the restrictions on hold.
Key numbers: Overnight Russian attacks killed at least four people and wounded dozens.
Why it matters: The White House decision heightened fears Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's attacks as winter approaches. Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized the move, and Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation would encourage Russia to continue killing.
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What changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting the restrictions on hold.
Why it matters
The White House decision heightened fears Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's attacks as winter approaches. Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized the move, and Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation would encourage Russia to continue killing.