Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace
Summary
President Donald Trump defended his decision to lift some sanctions on Russia, saying he wants to keep Russia at the negotiation table. He accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting peace and said Zelensky is harming fuel markets by attacking Russian refineries.Key Facts
- President Trump waived broad sanctions on Russia linked to a law named after Senator Lindsey Graham.
- He temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel to lower global fuel prices before the U.S. elections.
- Trump said peace talks with Russia are making good progress and include hostage negotiations.
- He accused Zelensky of prolonging the war because of European financial support to Ukraine.
- Trump claimed Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries hurt global diesel markets, including in the U.S.
- The decision and these claims caused tension in U.S.-Ukraine relations.
- Trump suggested Russia is not helping Iran as much as it could, and he wants to keep it that way.
- The moves come ahead of the November 3 U.S. elections, where fuel prices are a key concern for voters.
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