Trump defends Russian sanctions relief, lashes out at Zelenskyy

• The Indian Express does not mention Moscow, Russian, Ukraine
• Ukrinform does not mention Moscow, Russian
• CNA does not mention Moscow, Ukraine

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People, places and institutions named by most of the 20 outlets (how many name each):

Russia 19/20Trump 17/20Russian 13/20Ukraine 13/20Moscow 11/20

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1. CBS News 18/10 02:38 · National Zelenskyy says Trump's decision to waive new sanctions on Russia "seems wrong"
2. Rappler 18/10 08:35 · National Zelenskyy criticizes Trump’s waiver of sanctions on Russia as ‘wrong’
3. Anadolu Agency 18/10 15:19 · National Bessent says no Russian sanctions lifted despite Trump waiver
4. The National 18/10 17:52 · National Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver as Zelenskyy rift deepens
5. The Hindu 18/10 20:41 · National Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions
6. The Hill 18/10 21:05 · National Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after US diesel deal
7. The Kyiv Independent 18/10 21:09 · National US Treasury Secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to 'be careful'
8. BBC News 18/10 22:10 · International Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
9. The Straits Times 18/10 22:30 · National Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
10. The Indian Express 18/10 23:36 · National US Iran War Live Updates: Oil tumbles as Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver may lead to more fuel supplies
11. Daily Mail 18/10 23:53 · National Trump reveals peace deal in progress between Ukraine and Russia as he slams Zelensky for hurting oil markets
12. The Hill 19/10 00:00 · National Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
13. The New York Times 19/10 00:05 · National Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
14. The Japan Times 19/10 00:09 · National Zelenskyy says Trump is pushing Ukraine to capitulate to Russia
15. DW English 19/10 00:26 · National Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'
16. Al Jazeera English 19/10 03:10 · International Trump defends Russian sanctions relief, lashes out at Zelenskyy
17. The Hindu 19/10 03:40 · National Zelenskyy speaks to U.S. envoys as Trump lashes out
18. Ukrinform 19/10 04:35 · National Trump: “My stance on Russia is very simple” as he explains recent actions
19. Gulf News 19/10 05:13 · National Trump lashes out at Zelensky as Ukraine keeps hitting Russian oil
20. Asharq Al-Awsat 19/10 06:11 · National Zelensky Speaks to US Envoys as Trump Lashes Out
21. Asharq Al-Awsat 19/10 07:40 · National Asian Shares are Mixed with Tech Stocks Volatile, and Oil Falls on Trump's Russian Sanctions Waiver
22. CNA 19/10 11:35 · National Trump's Russia sanctions waiver eases India's energy woes, lifts trade deal chances
23. The Hill 19/10 12:42 · National Live updates: GOP airs frustration over Russia sanctions waiver; Trump heads to Kansas
24. CBS News 19/10 13:00 · National Trump faces backlash over Russian oil
25. Kyiv Post 19/10 13:19 · National Trump’s Policies Upping the Pressure on Zelensky
26. CBS News 19/10 13:52 · National Trump's unexpected move to stop new Russian sanctions
27. Kyiv Post 19/10 13:54 · National Europe Weighs More Ukraine Support as Trump Waives Sanctions
28. CBS News 19/10 15:50 · National Trump gives reason for waiving sanctions against Russia
29. CBS News 19/10 16:22 · National Trump faces backlash over his decision to help Russia