Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump

Kyiv, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on supporters on Saturday to advocate for new U.S. sanctions against Russia, following President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order that temporarily halted the sweeping restrictions. The White House's move has raised concerns that Ukraine may be vulnerable to Moscow's intensified assaults as winter sets in.

Overnight, Russian attacks resulted in at least four fatalities, including an ambulance driver, and left dozens injured, according to officials. Ukrainian drones also targeted a woman in a Russian border region and disrupted flights at Moscow's airports, Russian authorities reported. In a social media statement, Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over Trump's decision but refrained from directly criticizing the U.S. leader, despite escalating tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.

Zelenskyy stated that the decision "unfortunately disregarded the Lindsey Graham Act, which was intended to impose effective pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war." The Act had the potential to significantly contribute to resolving the conflict.