
New Sanctions Loom for Russia Amid Ukraine Peace Talks
President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with significant new sanctions unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a peace treaty with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The proposed measures include stringent banking sanctions and high tariffs aimed at pressuring Russia to halt its military actions in Ukraine and engage in peace negotiations.
Trump’s administration has indicated that these sanctions could target major Russian oil companies, reflecting a strategic effort to compel Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict before the situation deteriorates further.
The announcement has drawn criticism, particularly regarding Trump’s comment suggesting that Ukraine initiated the war, which some perceive as a misjudgment of Russia’s intentions.
