Zelenskyy says the waiver helps Russia continue the war
Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine
Zelenskyy criticizes blocking the bipartisan sanctions law as helping Russia rather than ending the war.
“This certainly does not stop the war.”
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Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions
The White House says waiving the Graham Act's Russia measures preserves room for peace negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say relief weakens pressure on Russia. Thomas Massie welcomes Trump's use of the authority Congress granted.
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The post reproduces remarks from answers to journalists and criticizes blocking the bipartisan sanctions law.
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Zelenskyy says sanctions relief will continue, praises Graham, thanks lawmakers of both parties who supported the bill and says the decision to undo it seems wrong and helps only the Russians.
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The post ends by saying the remarks come from answers to journalists' questions. It is the first of three posts.
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The reference point is Trump's waiver of the Graham Act Russia measures. Zelenskyy criticizes blocking the bipartisan sanctions law as helping Russia rather than ending the war.
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