Zelenskyy Urges Support For New U.S. Sanctions On Russia Put On Hold By Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters in the United States to back new sanctions on Russia after Donald Trump signed an order pausing their implementation. The decision has raised concern in Kyiv that Russia may face less pressure as it intensifies attacks on Ukraine ahead of winter.

Zelenskyy said the sanctions legislation could still help push Russia towards ending the war, and called on Trump to stop attacks on people and energy infrastructure. The bill would target Russian officials, banks and tankers carrying Russian energy; Trump signed it last month but paused it two days before its implementation deadline, citing the national interest without giving details. Zelenskyy also said US officials were arranging a possible meeting with Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while overnight Russian attacks killed at least four people.