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Zelensky calls exempting Moscow from US sanctions 'a reward for Putin'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the exemption of Moscow from US sanctions as a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a decision by US President Donald Trump regarding Russia. Zelensky stressed the need for continued European and American support for Ukraine and said he believes Washington will lift more sanctions on Russia.

📍 Where things stand: Debate over Trump's decision on Russia continues, with Zelensky maintaining it is 'a reward for Putin' and expecting more US sanctions to be lifted from Moscow.

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17 Oct 2026, 12:28 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considered that exempting Moscow from US sanctions constitutes a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and stressed the need for continued European and American support for Ukraine.
17 Oct 2026, 13:23 Reports covered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's escalation after US President Donald Trump's decision on Russia, describing what happened as 'a reward for Putin'. The available text did not include further details on the nature of the decision or the form of the escalation.
17 Oct 2026, 14:22 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes the United States will lift more of the sanctions imposed on Russia, without further details on the nature of these sanctions or the timing of their lifting.

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