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Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, blasts Zelensky on peace

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and US President Donald Trump pose for a photo during their meeting in Washington, DC
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and US President Donald Trump pose for a photo during their meeting in Washington, DC. © Ukrainian Presidential Press Service, AFP

US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress” but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of European financial support.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his decision to waive some sanctions on Russia, while once again accusing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war.

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