Trump pauses new Russia sanctions; Zelenskyy calls the move unfortunate

Trump has put new US sanctions on Russia on hold, and he told Congress the pause serves the national interest without giving details. Zelenskyy called it unfortunate and said it would encourage Russia's assault on Ukraine.

Timeline

1. 17 Oct, 14:25 UTCTrump tells Congress sanctions pause is in national interest
2. 18 Oct, 12:50 UTCCNBC reports Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions

Top sources

• Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'CNBC
• Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on holdNPR