Trump and Zelensky Clash Over War Efforts as Tensions Rise Between Ukraine and the U.S.

10/19/2026

Trump said he had decided to hold back fresh sanctions to avoid jeopardising negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

10/19/2026

His remarks came after Trump signed an executive order late on Friday to waive sweeping new Russia-related sanctions and lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

10/19/2026

Trump also reiterated his accusation that Ukraine was purposefully targeting Russian refineries to attempt to hurt the Republican Party in the November 3 election.

10/19/2026

Zelenskyy also offered a new proposal to accede to Trump’s request to stop targeting Russian refineries, which was aimed at combating high diesel prices, in exchange for deliveries of more Patriot...

10/19/2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. "But that’s how it looks," he added.

10/18/2026

The US president defended his decision to ease sanctions, blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising energy prices Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky does not want to end the...

10/18/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelensky spoke to...

10/18/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued President Donald Trump a fierce rebuke Sunday after striking a Russian oil terminal just days after the U.S. president demanded a halt to attacks on...

10/18/2026

DONALD Trump has lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky again saying he "doesn't care" about ending the war in Ukraine. The US president accused of Ukraine being in "shambles" as he said Washington is...

10/18/2026

The Ukrainian leader is calling out the White House for relaxing pressure on Russia, drawing more ire.

10/18/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said "of course" his country trusts the U.S. but hopes President Trump will "change his decisions" after greenlighting a diesel deal with Russia....

10/19/2026

Trump said negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war were advancing, while accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of missing a better deal two years ago and criticising Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries

10/19/2026

Trump also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year, because of the military aid he has gotten from European allies

10/18/2026

As President Trump touted "great progress" being made with Russia to end the conflict it started with Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the U.S. siding with Russia would...

10/18/2026

Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

10/19/2026

President Trump is defending his decision to delay new sanctions on Russia, arguing he does not want to drive Moscow away from the negotiating table as he works to end the war in Ukraine. The...

10/18/2026

In an executive order released by the White House, Trump said the waiver was in the national interests of the United States.

10/18/2026

Facing intense criticism, US President Donald Trump said he had taken a "good decision" to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law and asserted that many did not know what it...

10/18/2026

Trump waives sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey Graham law.

10/18/2026

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.

10/18/2026

Donald Trump has hit out at critics claiming he's giving Vladimir Putin a financial leg up in the Ukraine war by dropping all sanctions against Russia.

10/17/2026

The US president has invoked a national-interest exemption to suspend sweeping penalties under the Lindsey Graham bill US President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia...

10/17/2026

In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, October 16, Trump said he had informed Congress that waiving the measures was in the US national interest. The waiver will remain in...

10/17/2026

Outgoing Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) was blunt in his assessment of President Trump's decision to pause a Russian sanctions bill named for Lindsay Graham.

10/19/2026

A law written to punish the buyers of Russian oil was suspended by the US to protect a purchase of Russian oil. India spent fourteen months being lectured for less.

10/17/2026

Citing national interest, US President Donald Trump issued a waiver from the Graham Act, relieving major Russian oil importers like India from impending sanctions and steep tariffs.

10/17/2026

In a major relief to India, US President Donald Trump has waived many sanctions and tariffs related to Russian energy exports under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

10/17/2026

In a strategic move, President Trump waives tariffs on Russian oil imports, easing pressure on India ahead of midterm elections. This temporary reprieve aims to stabilize U.S. fuel prices while...

10/17/2026

The move comes as Trump administration seeks to bring down soaring diesel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections

10/17/2026

Delhi’s energy sourcing stays guided by national interest; experts warn threat of revived tariffs could be used as leverage in trade talks

10/18/2026

Zelenskyy criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to waive Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, saying the move would encourage Moscow to continue attacks on Ukraine

10/17/2026

Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defence of new US sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of...

10/17/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters on Saturday to speak out in defence of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order...

10/17/2026

The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.

10/17/2026

LIVID Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump has "rewarded" Vladimir Putin by axing sanctions. The moves targeting Russian goods and energy were halted 48 hours before they were to come into effect....

10/17/2026

Zelenskyy warns that Washington’s decision to ease Russia-related sanctions rewards Putin, as disruptions to critical satellite services and strained ties with Trump raise fresh concerns over...