Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Zelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions Waiver

More than 15 critical power facilities were targeted as Zelensky warned that easing pressure on Moscow encourages Putin.

Sources (1)· Oct 17, 3:48 PM

Planet Security

Every telling

their own versions

Newsweek· Oct 17, 3:48 PMZelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions Waiver

The thread

Foreign Affairs →

Before

Zelensky Complains Trump's Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage PutinUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump's action only "rewards" Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky Complains Trump’s Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage Putin appeared first on Breitbart .

Breitbart News Network4h agoWhole story →

Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk -owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had been fully restored. Why it matters: The current restrictions limit the Ukrainian military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones and from using its drones to…

Axios5h agoWhole story →

Zelensky says Russian sanctions Trump waived 'could have helped enormously'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard...

The Hill6h agoWhole story →

Trump Gives Putin an 'Economic Lifeline,' Waives Sanctions on RussiaPresident Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that waived new sanctions on Russia that were set to take effect thanks to bipartisan legislation signed into law by the president last month. Trump justified the decision by claiming the sanctions waiver "is in the national interests of the United States," without offering further details. The…

Common Dreams6h agoWhole story →

'Worst I've seen': Texas Farm Bureau chief sounds alarm on Trump economy as farmers revoltTexas farmers have long been a sure thing for Republicans. With the midterms just over two weeks away, some of them say that loyalty is being tested. High fuel and fertilizer prices driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran are hitting farmers hard across the state, the Houston Chronicle reported on Saturday. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but this…

Raw Story6h agoWhole story →

Since

Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month. Why it matters : Trump is easing American pressure on Russia despite a bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite. It comes a week after his…

Axios2h agoWhole story →

A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in GazaMichigan’s closely contested Senate race has become deeply personal for some voters

ABC News2h agoWhole story →

Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin offUkraine's president condemns suspension of sanctions, Moscow celebrates the decision, both brace for winter attacks

Salon2h agoWhole story →

GOP lawmaker declares Trump's agenda 'dead' after president threw key ally 'under the bus'Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) says President Donald Trump’s plans for the post-election session of Congress are finished. He blamed the president’s latest move on Russia. “Congress has a lame-duck session. The President has an agenda: supplemental, reconciliation, Ballroom, etc… I think the agenda is dead,” Bacon wrote on X Saturday. “Many of us won’t fund…

Raw Story2h agoWhole story →

Terror groups are handing Venezuela’s critical minerals over to ChinaThe Trump administration must address the corruption of the Venezuelan government and its role in allowing terrorist organizations and cartels to fund themselves by smuggling critical minerals to Chinese buyers.

The Hill2h agoWhole story →

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Republicans Turn on Trump Over Russia Sanctions WaiverTrump's sanctions waiver has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers warning it could weaken pressure on Moscow.

Newsweek3h agoWhole story →

Zelensky calls on Trump to use Graham Sanctions Act against Russia - says he’s ‘ready’ to talk with PutinUNITED NATIONS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged President Trump on Tuesday to use the tariff authorities in late-Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill and insisted that he’s “ready” to meet with Vladimir Putin, if the Russian president is prepared to end the war.

New York Post25d agoWhole story →

Economy Lindsey Graham russia sanctions discussion

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifiesThe US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

BBC News27m agoWhole story →

Government russia sanctions waiver

Zelensky Complains Trump's Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage PutinUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump's action only "rewards" Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky Complains Trump’s Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage Putin appeared first on Breitbart .

Breitbart News Network4h agoWhole story →

Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plantsUkraine's leader says he will support such a truce if Moscow does, after initially expressing surprise at Donald Trump's announcement.

BBC News6d agoWhole story →

Planet ukraine energy ceasefire talks

Trump tells Ukraine to replace Zelensky over Russia fuel dealPresident Trump called Saturday for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky with someone willing to make a deal with Russia to end the war. Why it matters: Trump's attack on Zelensky came after the Ukrainian president criticized his diesel deal with Russia and signals the most serious crisis between the two leaders since their February 2025…

Axios7d agoWhole story →

Government trump russia diesel deal

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel dealUkraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

BBC News7d agoSources (2)Whole story →

Security ukraine diesel deal controversy

Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions lawUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC8d agoWhole story →

Economy russia sanctions dispute