Volodymyr Zelensky says new US sanctions on Russia "can stop this terrorist war"

US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Friday imposing new penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress approved the package earlier in the week following a lengthy delay. The measure targets Russia’s energy and defense sectors, President Vladimir Putin and other officials, and tankers used to avoid existing restrictions. It also lets Trump impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, potentially including China and India, covers companies helping Moscow’s military, and extends Iran-related sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had publicly backed the congressional action, thanking US lawmakers and saying the restrictions could strengthen diplomatic efforts to end the fighting. Washington is pursuing a mediated path to peace while Russian attacks continue.