Kyiv and Moscow give opposing responses to US pause on new Russia sanctions
Zelensky said the waiver "only helps the Russians". A Kremlin envoy called it "historic". Rubio described it as a 60-day review.
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Brussels confirmed a funding gap of about €70bn for Ukraine in 2027. Leaders asked the European Commission to look at options.
