Trump says delaying Russia sanctions is meant to keep Ukraine talks on track
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Zelensky accuses Trump of rewarding Putin over Russia sanctions suspension
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of rewarding Russian President Vladimir Putin, after Washington suspended sanctions on Russia. Sky News Arabia describes the move as an exemption from sanctions imposed by Congress, while BBC Arabic calls it a suspension of new sanctions. The decision came as Russia stepped up attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, drawing European criticism and deepening tension between Washington and Kyiv.
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Trump says delaying Russia sanctions is meant to keep Ukraine talks on track
US President Donald Trump said his decision to postpone new sanctions on Russia is not a retreat from his position but a tactical move to keep negotiations to end the war in Ukraine alive. He warned that acting now could push Moscow to walk away from the talks. RT Arabic also quoted him as citing significant progress in the negotiations.