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Trump Exempts Russia From Sanctions, Widening US-Rift with Ukraine

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 3:12 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump exempted Russia from sanctions, widening the rift with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Deputy Ambassador Denys Sienik said sanctions have staggered Russia’s economy and depleted its wealth fund.
Sienik warned Russia is adapting to sanctions and urged the United States to increase pressure.
He reported roughly 2,000 people are trapped in occupied Oleshky without food or medicine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump exempted Russia from sanctions, widening the rift with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Deputy Ambassador Denys Sienik said sanctions have staggered Russia’s economy and depleted its wealth fund.
Sienik warned Russia is adapting to sanctions and urged the United States to increase pressure.
He reported roughly 2,000 people are trapped in occupied Oleshky without food or medicine.