Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after US President Donald Trump put the measures on hold. The sanctions are restrictions aimed at Russia over its war against Ukraine, so pausing them may affect the pressure placed on Moscow.

Zelenskyy described Trump's decision as unfortunate. He added that the move would encourage Russia to continue its assault on Ukraine.

Trump's explanation to Congress

Trump told the US Congress that the pause was in the national interest. He gave no further details, so the reasoning behind the decision and the length of the pause remain unclear.

What is known and what is not

The source does not specify which sanctions were put on hold, when they were due to take effect, or how exactly Zelenskyy wants support for them to be expressed. Those questions remain open until further explanation comes from Washington or Kyiv.