Zelenskyy cautions that US sanctions relief on Russia could embolden Putin and escalate attacks
Source Summary
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has warned that easing US sanctions on Russia could reward Putin and fuel further military attacks. Russian forces struck 15 critical power facilities as Ukraine prepares for winter, while Moscow has welcomed Washington's move toward sanctions relief and diplomatic negotiations remain stalled.
Why it matters
Sanctions policy directly affects the financial and military capacity of Russia to sustain its war effort, making US relief decisions consequential for Ukraine's survival and the conflict's trajectory.
What remains uncertain
The extent and timing of any US sanctions relief, and the outcome of stalled diplomatic negotiations, remain unresolved.
