Trump bashes Zelensky, defends waiving Russia sanctions
The US president once again accused Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war.
US President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive sanctions on Russia, while accusing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. Trump stated that his goal is to negotiate peace in the conflict, and he does not want to drive Russia away from the bargaining table. He has signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russian diesel, which is expected to lower fuel prices ahead of the US elections.
This move has drawn criticism from Kyiv and its allies, and has led to a rift between Trump and Zelensky. Trump claimed that Russia is doing little to help Iran, and he wants to keep it that way. He also accused Ukraine of targeting Russian refineries to hurt the Republican Party in the upcoming election, as fuel costs have surged due to the war.
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