{
  "id": 15522890,
  "title": "Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-defends-russia-sanctions-waivers-accuses-zelenskyy-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/trump-defends-russia-sanctions-waivers-accuses-zelenskyy-of-prolonging-war/a-79694674?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump defended his recent decision to waive some sanctions against Russia, claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unwilling to end the conflict. Trump argued that his approach aimed to negotiate peace and prevent Russia from abandoning the bargaining table. He also waived sanctions on Russian diesel, hoping to alleviate fuel prices before the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, despite economists' skepticism that the measure would significantly impact prices.\n\nZelenskyy responded sharply, warning that Ukraine would struggle to defend itself against Russia if the U.S. aligned with Moscow. He accused Trump of potentially sidelining Ukraine, calling it a \"historic mistake and big tragedy.\" The Ukrainian leader stated that the U.S. and other partners needed to maintain their strategic alliance with Ukraine.\n\nUkrainian officials reported that Russian missile strikes left thousands without power, with three fatalities. The situation escalated as Ukraine launched drones at President Putin's hometown of Saint Petersburg, setting an oil refinery ablaze and killing one person. Zelenskyy also criticized U.S. restrictions affecting Ukraine's war efforts.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. The remarks come amid renewed tensions over US policy toward Moscow including waiving some sanctions.",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/us-to-take-60-day-pause-to-assess-russia-sanctions-impact-on-india",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:15:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "US defends Russia sanctions waiver as Zelenskyy rift deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/us-defends-russia-sanctions-waiver-as-zelenskyy-rift-deepens",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:52:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Russia sanctions waiver a 60-day pause: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/russia-sanctions-waiver-a-60-day-pause-us-secretary-of-state-marco",
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’, Zelenskyy says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/russias-war-on-ukraine-must-be-brought-to-an-end-zelenskyy-says",
        "published": "2026-10-18T19:11:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy calls potential U.S. support for Russia a historic mistake and tragedy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-calls-potential-u-s-support-for-russia-a-historic-mistake",
        "published": "2026-10-18T20:17:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bessent-says-there-was-no-sanctions-relief-for-russia-after-u-s",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:05:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-says-suspension-of-russia-sanctions-is-to-keep-peace",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:10:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:30:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says Russia sanctions exemption aims to keep talks alive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-says-russia-sanctions-exemption-aims-to-keep-talks-alive",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:43:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-defends-russia-sanctions-waivers-accuses-zelenskyy-of-15525772",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:26:00.000Z"
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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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