Trump says Zelensky is prolonging war, defends Russia sanctions relief
President Trump accused Ukraine's Zelensky of not wanting to end the war and defended easing some sanctions on Russia.
US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia. France 24 reports he made the remarks on Sunday. He also defended US moves to waive some sanctions on Russia, according to both France 24 and Deutsche Welle.
Trump said talks to end the four-year conflict were making "great progress," France 24 reports. He claimed Kyiv had little interest in peace. He alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of financial support from Europe, according to France 24.
Deutsche Welle says this is not the first time Trump has made the accusation. It describes the remarks as coming amid renewed tensions over US policy toward Moscow, including the sanctions waivers.
The reports do not say which sanctions were waived. They do not include a response from Zelensky.
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- France 24Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peaceSun, Oct 18, 5:59 PM EDT
- Deutsche WelleTrump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'Sun, Oct 18, 8:26 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraTrump defends Russian sanctions relief, lashes out at ZelenskyySun, Oct 18, 11:10 PM EDT
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