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Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions will intensify war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal
- Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine
- Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
- Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
- Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
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