Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19am on 18 Oct 2026,Sunday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend a new package of sanctions against Russia, calling the move a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The sanctions, introduced under the Lindsey Graham Act, were intended to increase economic pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Trump justified the suspension by citing US national interests and the need to assess economic consequences. Zelenskyy warned that easing pressure could encourage further Russian aggression as Moscow intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He urged continued international support and stronger measures to deter Russia. (PC: Getty Images)
