Ukraine condemns Trump's Russia sanctions waiver

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Oct 17, 202648:29News & Politics

Two days before they were due to take effect, US President Donald Trump has blocked several sanctions on Russia. The news comes as the rift between him and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky deepens, following Ukrainian...

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