{
  "id": 15309342,
  "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261018/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold-by-trump"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in favor of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting the sweeping restrictions on hold. The White House decision has heightened fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating attacks as winter approaches. Overnight Russian…",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T20:26:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T21:06:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
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        "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-called-mistake-by-gop-allies",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Republican lawmaker hits out at Trump over Russia sanctions waiver, says he is 'prolonging the war, not ending it'",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold-by-15313005",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:32:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-says-trump-could-lift-more-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:41:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zelensky warns Trump’s Russia sanctions relief rewards Putin and risks further concessions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelensky-warns-trumps-russia-sanctions-relief-rewards-putin-and-risks",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:58:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver sparks Congress fury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-sparks-congress-fury",
        "published": "2026-10-18T01:22:13.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T01:51:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rubio-says-russia-sanctions-pause-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy",
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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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