Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 17). Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-puts-them-on-hold/article_e14c5661-cdb5-51f7-8995-753898cb149f.html

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for public support of new US sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump halting their implementation with an executive order. The pause affects broad economic penalties aimed at Russia that were set to take effect soon.

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On October 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving many sanctions against Russia that were set to take effect under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he had previously signed into law in September. This move, citing national interest, came a week after Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to purchase Russian diesel to lower global energy prices, potentially harming Ukraine's war efforts. The sanctions, primarily backed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs up to 100% on goods from Russia and other major importers of Russian crude oil or gas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to speak out in defense of these new US sanctions after Trump put them on hold, expressing hope they can still be revived despite the current pause.

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy. asserted

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

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