President Donald Trump on Friday mentioned he would flip up the warmth on Russia till it reaches a ceasefire and peace cope with Ukraine.
Trump threatened Russia with sanctions and tariffs in a Fact Social submit.
“Primarily based on the truth that Russia is completely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield proper now, I’m strongly contemplating massive scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia till a Stop Hearth and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED. To Russia and Ukraine, get to the desk proper now, earlier than it’s too late. Thanks,” he posted with out additional particulars.
President Donald Trump in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Mar. 7, 2025.
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The Biden administration beforehand issued sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine three years in the past.
Trump has come below criticism for not being robust on Putin throughout his negotiations with Russia and Ukraine to finish the battle. He has falsely and repeatedly claimed that Ukraine began the warfare.
The president’s submit got here hours after Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine during which it deployed 261 missiles and drones that focused power and gasoline infrastructure in varied areas, in line with Ukrainian officers.
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the White Home in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025.
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The Trump administration additionally paused army help and intelligence knowledge with Ukraine this week, following final week’s explosive argument between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump and Vice President JD Vance within the Oval Workplace.
Zelenskyy pushed again on Trump and Vance through the assembly and reiterated that Putin has gone again on negotiations and harmed his nation.
