Zelenskyy Urges Support For US Sanctions On Russia

October 17, 2026 7:52 am

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them. The White House decision raises fears of Ukraine’s vulnerability to Russian attacks as winter approaches. Overnight, Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine, while Ukrainian drones killed a woman in a Russian border region. Zelenskyy called Trump’s move unfortunate but hoped sanctions can still be revived. Critics argue Trump’s decision aids Putin. Meanwhile, Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, and Ukrainian drones disrupted flights at Moscow airports.