Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
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Notable Quotes
"there was 'no justification' for it."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"the decision was 'wrong'."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"it was 'very concerning'."
— Antonio Costa , Politician
"'This certainly does not help peace.'"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"'The best way to continue to stop Russia supporting hostile actors is to continue on collective pressure and end the war in Ukraine.'"
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"This easing alone by the United States could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Therefore, ultimately lifting sanctions only so that more drones will later be flying at you is, in my opinion, not the right decision."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"U.S. waivers announced in recent days are 'limited' and 'taken on an exceptional basis.'"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
Key People
European Council President.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
German Chancellor.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. decision to grant a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Russian oil, stating it could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war and does not help achieve peace.
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