Trump Weighs Sanctions on Russia, Finds Ukraine More Challenging to Negotiate With
Trump considers sanctions on Russia amid escalated conflict in Ukraine, citing challenges in dialogues with Zelensky while suspending military aid and satellite support.
Despite Trump's row with Zelensky, the tone from his foreign policy team in the last two days has sounded more conciliatory towards Ukraine, after its arm-wrenching in the form of cutting off military and intelligence support.
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
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Trump has pressed for an end to the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022 when Russian forces launched an invasion after amassing troops along the border.
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Russia also appears to be on the verge of ejecting Ukrainian forces from Kursk, the territory counter-invaded by the Ukrainians in August 2024.
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If Trump could see past the aura of his own dealmaking genius, he would see that for Putin to end the war with European troops on Ukrainian soil for any purpose would be a colossal strategic failure.
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The meeting added to growing concerns that U.S. policy toward Russia was softening and set off a scramble in Europe about who would fill the void if the U.S. pulled its support of Ukraine.
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The days since have brought more tough news for the Ukrainians as they seek resources to help fend off Russia’s invading forces, with Trump continuing to publicly lambast Zelensky and media outlets reporting that the White House had ordered a pause on all pending U.S. aid to Ukraine — followed by the U.S. cutting off intelligence sharing.
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Trump’s overture comes as both Israel and the United States have warned they will never let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon, leading to fears of a military confrontation as Tehran enriches uranium at near weapons-grade levels — something only sought by atomic-armed nations.
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The attack focused primarily on natural gas extraction sites.
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Negotiations over a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine took a sharp turn last week when Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky argued openly in front of reporters in the Oval Office.
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The president's threats of tariffs and sanctions are the first indication he is weighing adverse action against Russia since his tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House one week ago.
Trump says he's considering Russia sanctions and tariffs until ceasefire is reached with Ukraine
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Still, Friday’s threat of sanctions against Russia is the most assertive Trump has been against Moscow since the start of his second term.
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs amid his spat with Ukraine
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Trump's comments reveal a complex interplay of diplomacy, aggression, and the ever-shifting power dynamics in the region.
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
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Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine
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The meeting added to growing concerns that U.S. policy toward Russia was softening and set off a scramble in Europe about who would fill the void if the U.S. pulled its support of Ukraine.
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Despite the US weapons cutoff, Ukraine is still able to shoot down some – but not all – enemy missiles.
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The threat of new punishments is part of Trump's attempt to broker peace between the two countries to end the war after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, keeps pause on aid to Ukraine in push to settle war
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The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion three years ago.
Trump Weighs New Sanctions on Russia, Days After Pausing Military Aid, Intel Sharing With Ukraine
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Summary
In a significant shift in stance, President Trump announced he is considering large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia following intensified attacks on Ukraine. He remarked that negotiating with Ukraine's President Zelensky is "more difficult" than with President Putin. This comes after the U.S. temporarily paused military aid and satellite support to Ukraine. Amid escalating tensions and an extraordinary confrontation with Zelensky, Trump's foreign policy team appears more conciliatory towards Ukraine, seeking a peace agreement and security guarantees while navigating complex demands from both nations.
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Trump believes Putin will be more generous in peace talks compared to Ukraine, considering negotiations with Russia easier.
He threatened sanctions against Russia due to their recent attacks on Ukraine while also expressing skepticism about Ukraine's commitment to reaching a peace deal.
The U.S. paused military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, with Trump asserting that he needs to see a committed effort from Ukraine before resuming support.
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