Zelenskyy says Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Russia will intensify war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that the lifting of sanctions on Russia by the Trump administration will lead to an escalation of the war in Ukraine. This move, according to Zelenskyy, is a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions, which have included attacks on Ukraine's power plants. These attacks aim to make Ukrainian cities uninhabitable, and the lifting of sanctions will only intensify Russia's efforts. The outcome could be a prolonged and devastating conflict for Ukraine.

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The lifting of sanctions on Russia may be seen as a sign of weakness, emboldening Putin to continue his aggression in Ukraine. The attacks on power plants are a strategic move to cripple the country's infrastructure and gain an upper hand.

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