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Zelenskyy Slams US Sanctions Easing Amid War Funding Concerns

3/13/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. move to ease sanctions on Russian oil, citing about $10 billion to Moscow to fund its war against Ukraine.
He spoke at a Paris press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron said the G7 remains committed to sanctions despite the U.S. waiver.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warned easing could undermine pressure on Russia.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. move to ease sanctions on Russian oil, citing about $10 billion to Moscow to fund its war against Ukraine.
He spoke at a Paris press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron said the G7 remains committed to sanctions despite the U.S. waiver.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warned easing could undermine pressure on Russia.