The Guardian
Zelenskyy warns Trump’s Russia sanctions rollback could intensify war
Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Donald Trump’s rollback of sanctions on Russia as a benefit to Vladimir Putin, warning it would embolden him and intensify the war. His remarks came as Moscow launched a severe attack on Ukraine’s power plants aimed at blacking out cities before winter. Zelenskyy also expects further sanctions relief and urged Europe to pursue its own talks with Moscow.
What to know
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Russia attacked Ukraine’s power plants in an effort to black out Ukrainian cities before winter.
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Zelenskyy expects further US sanctions relief for Russia and urged Europe to conduct its own negotiations with Moscow.
Why it matters
The report highlights Ukraine’s concerns over sanctions and diplomacy as its power infrastructure comes under attack.
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