Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Former President calls for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine while considering economic penalties against Moscow.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intentions to impose new sanctions and tariffs on Russia in response to its ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
In a post made on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that he is seriously contemplating broad banking sanctions against Russia, urging for a ceasefire and a final peace agreement between the nations.
Trump's remarks followed a series of attacks by Russia, which involved drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The escalation of these attacks has intensified discussions around the international response and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.
Previously, Trump's administration had suspended the delivery of military aid to Ukraine and halted intelligence sharing, actions reportedly triggered by a conflictual exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Kevin Hassett, the Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, indicated that Trump's threats are part of a broader diplomatic strategy.
Hassett told reporters that the former president emphasizes the need to bring all parties to the negotiating table, noting the potential for both incentives and penalties in facilitating discussions.
In a contentious moment captured on camera in late February, Trump and Vice President came down hard on Zelensky at the White House, accusing him of ingratitude regarding the assistance provided by the United States.
Since these statements and actions, Trump has faced significant backlash from both domestic allies and opponents, who have accused him of siding with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The U.S. recently voted with Russia and against its European allies in the United Nations Security Council on a resolution calling for an end to the war that did not address Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Last month, Trump engaged in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a potential step towards normalizing relations and reconsidering the stringent sanctions imposed on Moscow during the administration of his successor, President Joe Biden.
In a post made on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that he is seriously contemplating broad banking sanctions against Russia, urging for a ceasefire and a final peace agreement between the nations.
Trump's remarks followed a series of attacks by Russia, which involved drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The escalation of these attacks has intensified discussions around the international response and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.
Previously, Trump's administration had suspended the delivery of military aid to Ukraine and halted intelligence sharing, actions reportedly triggered by a conflictual exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Kevin Hassett, the Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, indicated that Trump's threats are part of a broader diplomatic strategy.
Hassett told reporters that the former president emphasizes the need to bring all parties to the negotiating table, noting the potential for both incentives and penalties in facilitating discussions.
In a contentious moment captured on camera in late February, Trump and Vice President came down hard on Zelensky at the White House, accusing him of ingratitude regarding the assistance provided by the United States.
Since these statements and actions, Trump has faced significant backlash from both domestic allies and opponents, who have accused him of siding with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The U.S. recently voted with Russia and against its European allies in the United Nations Security Council on a resolution calling for an end to the war that did not address Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Last month, Trump engaged in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a potential step towards normalizing relations and reconsidering the stringent sanctions imposed on Moscow during the administration of his successor, President Joe Biden.
