Zelenskyy Rejects Idea of Easing Russia Sanctions, Diverging From Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that lifting sanctions on Russia would strengthen Vladimir Putin, putting him at odds with former US President Donald Trump on the issue. His remarks highlight a policy disagreement between Kyiv and Washington over how to handle Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy argued that sanctions remain an important source of pressure on the Kremlin and should not be relaxed prematurely. The report, published by the Times of India, frames the disagreement as a sign of differing approaches to ending the conflict.