US President Donald Trump defends his decision to waive sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia, saying imposing them now could derail negotiations to end the war in Ukraine

🔹 Says ‘great progress’ is being made in peace and hostage negotiations, arguing that Russia is providing Iran far less assistance than it otherwise could

🔹 ⁠Accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of driving up global diesel prices by attacking Russian refineries, claiming he ‘doesn't want to end this war’

🔹 Leaves door open to imposing measures later, after waiving sanctions and tariffs under a new law targeting Russia