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Zelensky hails Trump sanctions on Russia as 'strong' message

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky talks during  a European Council meeting with the 27 EU leaders in Brussels on October 23, 2025. [AFP]

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday hailed US President Donald Trump's "resolute" decision to sanction Russia's energy sector, as Washington's patience finally snapped with Moscow for stalling peace efforts.

Russia said the sanctions risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and that it had developed "strong immunity" to Western restrictions. Its close ally China said they had "no basis in international law".

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