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  "id": 15215333,
  "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-15215333",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:25:10.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6006745/us-sanctions-russia"
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  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for increased pressure on Russia following President Donald Trump's decision to pause a sweeping sanctions package targeting the Russian economy. According to New Voice of Ukraine, Zelenskyy stated on Telegram that the decision to not enforce the Lindsey Graham sanctions law could increase pressure on Russia and help end the war. He described the move as unfortunate, noting it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Zelenskyy specifically warned that an \"American sanctions blackout\" provides financial rewards for Putin and could embolden him to continue attacks, especially as Russia seeks to leave millions of Ukrainians without electricity and heating ahead of winter.\n\nPresident Trump signed an executive order on Friday to put the sanctions on hold, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest, according to Fortune and NPR. The decision came just two days before the law's implementation deadline. The legislation, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was intended to clamp down on financial resources fueling the war.\n\nThe decision has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle. The Hill reports that Senator Thom Tillis called the move \"beyond irresponsible,\" while Fortune notes the decision drew condemnation from congressional Democrats. Global News reports that the White House decision has raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to escalating assaults, noting that recent Russian attacks killed at least four people and wounded dozens.",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T07:43:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Kremlin hails Trump’s partial lifting of US sanctions as ‘historic moment’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kremlin-hails-trumps-partial-lifting-of-us-sanctions-as-historic",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:52:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-15182516",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:13:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump places package on hold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:13:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy believes USA will continue to lift sanctions against Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-believes-usa-will-continue-to-lift-sanctions-against-russia",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:41:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/putin-feels-joy-zelensky-calls-trumps-waiving-of-key-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:14:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-russia-related-sanctions-before-they-even-kick-in-as",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:19:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-15216624",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:45:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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