{
  "id": 15250948,
  "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-u-s-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T18:02:43.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-u-s-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold-by-trump"
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  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters on Saturday to advocate for new U.S. sanctions against Russia, following President Donald Trump's executive order delaying the sweeping restrictions. The White House decision has raised concerns that Ukraine could be vulnerable to Russia's increasing attacks as winter sets in.\n\nOvernight Russian attacks killed at least four people, including an ambulance driver, and wounded dozens, according to officials. Ukrainian drones struck a woman in a Russian border region and disrupted flights at Moscow's airports, Russian authorities reported.\n\nZelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but refrained from directly criticizing the U.S. leader, despite rising tensions between Ukraine and Washington. He emphasized that the Lindsey Graham Act, which could have significantly pressured Russia to end the war, has been effectively put on hold. Zelenskyy thanked lawmakers who supported the legislation, stating that blocking it would encourage Russia to continue killing and limit Ukraine's ability to retaliate, ultimately preventing peace.\n\nZelenskyy expressed hope that the U.S. president would take action to stop Putin's killing and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He revealed that U.S. presidential envoy Jared Kushner met with Ukraine's lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, on Friday. The U.S. is reportedly working to arrange a three-way meeting involving Zelenskyy, Trump, and Putin, potentially in the Middle East, Europe, or the United States.\n\nThe sanctions legislation, named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, aimed to curb the flow of financial resources supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. It targeted Russian officials, banks, and a fleet of tankers that transport Russian energy. Trump signed the bill last month, just two days before its implementation deadline. Trump claimed the pause was in the national interest but provided no further details.\n\nSen. Richard Blumenthal criticized Trump's move, accusing him of ignoring the majority of Americans and their representatives, as well as European allies. Blumenthal called the waivers \"nothing to do with our national security\" and attributed them to \"sucking up to Vladimir Putin.\"\n\nUkrainian officials are investigating the sudden speed restrictions imposed on Ukraine's use of Starshield, SpaceX's military-grade Starlink satellite internet service. The restrictions, put in place without warning, cut the internet data connection for terminals moving faster than 160 kph (100 mph), slowing Ukrainian drones and making them easier targets for Russian weapons. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated that the U.S. government owns and controls the system, with decisions resting with the U.S. military and the president. The Pentagon has not commented on the restrictions.",
  "summary": "Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zelenskyy urges supporters to advocate for new U.S. sanctions against Russia.",
    "At least four killed and dozens wounded in Russian attacks overnight.",
    "U.S. sanctions on Russia delayed by Trump's executive order."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-u-s-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:20:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Congress passed the Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham with bipartisan support. Trump just put it on hold a month after signing it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/congress-passed-the-russia-sanctions-bill-named-for-lindsey-graham",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:01:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy warns easing pressure on Russia encourages more attacks after Trump rolls back sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelenskyy-warns-easing-pressure-on-russia-encourages-more-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:18:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump waives key Russia sanctions before enforcement begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-key-russia-sanctions-before-enforcement-begins",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:56:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-decision-to-waive-russian-sanctions-outrages-congress-but-no",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:10:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-decision-to-waive-russian-sanctions-outrages-congress-but-no-15226237",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:10:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-decision-to-waive-russian-sanctions-outrages-congress-but-no-15230155",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:57:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-faces-bipartisan-backlash-over-russia-sanctions-waiver",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:24:07.000Z"
      }
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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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