Why Is Trump Criticising Zelensky And Complimenting Putin? | BBC Newscast
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Today, President Trump blocked sanctions on Russia a month after he signed them into law. This comes after he said he ‘wasn’t a big fan’ of Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president at a summit in Brussels said the Europeans were ‘real leaders’. Laura is joined by BBC world affairs editor John Simpson to…
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Sanctions
Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.
Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.
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A meeting of heads of state or government to discuss major issues and reach agreements.
Summits often produce the deals and statements that set international policy.
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