# Concerns Ukraine will be sidelined grow as Trump defends lifting Russian sanctions

https://mins.news/en/video/107020

- Global News, 2026-10-19 23:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN3FXiKaG9w

> Russia renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight Monday, damaging more than 10 facilities and leaving over half a million people without power. The attacks are increasing pressure on Kyiv to meet Moscow’s demands. Zelenskyy says Western partners did not warn him, while Trump defends waiving sanctions on Russia.

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