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Trump Backs Zelensky, Considers Oil Sanctions Amid Russian Warning

6/25/2026

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President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that President Volodymyr Zelensky is doing well and holding his own against Russia.
After meeting Zelensky at the G7 in France, Trump signaled renewed interest in sanctions on Russian oil.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said it is watching Trump’s stance, condemned U.S. arms sales to Europe under the PURL program, and warned the sales could hinder Russia’s attrition.

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President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that President Volodymyr Zelensky is doing well and holding his own against Russia.
After meeting Zelensky at the G7 in France, Trump signaled renewed interest in sanctions on Russian oil.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said it is watching Trump’s stance, condemned U.S. arms sales to Europe under the PURL program, and warned the sales could hinder Russia’s attrition.