Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"there was 'no justification' for it."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"the decision was 'wrong'."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"it was 'very concerning'."
— Antonio Costa , Politician
"'This certainly does not help peace.'"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"'The best way to continue to stop Russia supporting hostile actors is to continue on collective pressure and end the war in Ukraine.'"
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"This easing alone by the United States could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Therefore, ultimately lifting sanctions only so that more drones will later be flying at you is, in my opinion, not the right decision."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"U.S. waivers announced in recent days are 'limited' and 'taken on an exceptional basis.'"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
Key People
European Council President.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
German Chancellor.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Tags
All Coverage
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. decision to grant a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Russian oil, stating it could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war and does not help achieve peace.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' - Reuters
Kremlin says British missile help for Ukraine 'adds fuel to the fire' Reuters
August 24, 2026 at 09:58 AMUkraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day - Reuters
Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day Reuters
August 24, 2026 at 11:17 AMZelenskiy says Russia is 'not ready' for ceasefire on grain ships - Reuters
Zelenskiy says Russia is 'not ready' for ceasefire on grain ships Reuters
August 24, 2026 at 09:51 AMWar weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions - Reuters
War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions Reuters
August 29, 2026 at 02:04 AMEXCLUSIVE: Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine needs changes to avoid losing war, ousted defence minister says Reuters
August 25, 2026 at 05:47 PMPutin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets - Reuters
Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets Reuters
August 22, 2026 at 04:03 PM