Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'
US President Donald Trump again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war.
DW reports: US President Donald Trump again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war.
The remarks come amid renewed tensions over US policy toward Moscow including waiving some sanctions.
This politics story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Zelenskyy.
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