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Zelensky urges Trump to impose new Russia sanctions 'now', after deadly Ukraine strikes

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged US President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Russia over deadly strikes on Ukraine, as Kyiv and Moscow step up attacks and US-led efforts to end the war remain deadlocked.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:13:14 UTC.

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