{
  "id": 15246703,
  "title": "'Reward for Putin': Zelensky fears US sanctions relief to Russia, diesel deal not the end of it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/reward-for-putin-zelensky-fears-us-sanctions-relief-to-russia-diesel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T17:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/reward-for-putin-zelensky-fears-us-sanctions-relief-to-russia-diesel-deal-not-the-end-of-it-101792252174760.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern on Saturday that the recent US sanctions waiver granted to Russia would only embolden the country to continue its attacks on Ukraine. He was referring to President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions under a new package against Russia. Zelensky stated that the diesel deal and the Lindsey Graham Act, which aimed to target Russia, were not the end of it. He also paid tribute to late US Senator Lindsey Graham, who had worked tirelessly on the bill before his death this summer. Zelensky emphasized that Graham had always strongly supported Ukraine and advocated for maximum assistance during this time. The US President's decision to waive some sanctions against Russia, despite them being about to take effect under the law, was met with criticism from several members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats. Senator Thom Tillis called the move \"beyond irresponsible,\" while Senator John Cornyn expressed that Lindsey Graham would be \"appalled.\" Elizabeth Warren, on the other hand, accused Trump of \"thumbing his nose\" at Congress and enabling Russian aggression. Zelensky's decision not to abide by Trump's demand to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries has further strained the ties between Kyiv and Washington since last week.",
  "summary": "The Ukrainian President also spoke fondly of late US senator Lindsey Graham, who worked endlessly on the bill targeting Russia before he died this summer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zelensky fears US sanctions relief to Russia will embolden further attacks.",
    "Diesel deal and Lindsey Graham Act not end of US efforts against Russia.",
    "Late Senator Lindsey Graham strongly supported Ukraine and maximum assistance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}