# Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace

https://mins.news/en/item/105477

- France 24, 2026-10-18 21:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261018-ukraine-zelensky-war-trump-peace-russia-sanctions

> On Sunday, Trump accused Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia and said Kyiv had little interest in peace. He said talks to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress,” but claimed European financial support made Zelensky reluctant to reach a deal.

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