US EditionSenate Leaving Russia Sanctions Power Fully in Trump’s Hands
UNITED STATES, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, AUG 2 – President Trump set an August 8 deadline for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and warned new sanctions will follow if no deal is reached, amid 112,500 Russian soldier losses this year.
- On August 1, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced fresh sanctions on Russia amid Moscow's declared economic immunity to such measures.
- This announcement followed escalating tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine and the Senate's failure to pass a sanctions bill authorizing tariffs up to 500 percent before the August recess.
- Republican senators left Washington without passing the bill, leaving Trump full discretion to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian oil if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire by August 8.
- Trump indicated that new sanctions would be implemented if a ceasefire is not achieved, acknowledging that Putin is familiar with such measures, while Senator Mike Rounds expressed that Trump is displeased with Putin and is approaching the situation with caution.
- This situation places Trump as the key decision-maker in escalating economic pressure on Russia, with new sanctions contingent on Putin's response by August 8.
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Senate leaves without sanctions vote as Republicans urge more pressure on Russia, The Hill reports
Republican senators left Washington for their August recess without passing a major Russia sanctions bill, effectively handing Donald Trump full authority to decide whether to follow through on his threat to penalize Moscow.
Donald Trump put an ultimatum to Russia until August 8th to end the war in Ukraine. The American president threatened the Kremlin with economic reprisals. On LCI, Eugène Berg, essayist and diplomat specialist of Russia, nevertheless believes that there is still "no levers" left to the Westerners. - Ukraine: "We have exhausted our arsenal of sanctions" against Moscow, points Eugene Berg, specialist of Russia (International).
Senate Defers to Trump on Sanctions Against Russia
Republican senators are preparing to leave Washington without passing a significant sanctions bill against Russia, leaving President Donald Trump fully responsible for deciding whether to impose severe economic penalties on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he refuses to...
Senate leaving Russia sanctions power fully in Trump’s hands
Republican senators are getting ready to leave Washington without advancing a major sanctions bill against Russia, giving President Trump sole discretion over whether to follow through on his threats against Russian President Vladimir Putin if he refuses to halt his war against Ukraine. Trump has given an Aug. 8 deadline for Putin to stop fighting…
Trump Warns Putin May Try to Seize All of Ukraine, Threatens Sanctions by August 8
US President Donald Trump has stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin may be planning to seize all of Ukraine, but warned that such a strategy would face serious obstacles, according to his interview with The Finnerty Program published on August 1. Trump also announced that new sanctions against Russia will be imposed if a ceasefire agreement is not reached by August 8. He said that if a deal is not in place, "we'll put sanctions on, and he's …
Trump Vows New Sanctions on Russia Despite Acknowledging Their Futility Amid Rising Global Tensions - teleSUR English
US President Donald Trump announces fresh sanctions on Russia, dismissing their effectiveness as Moscow demonstrates resilience. Related: Trump Orders Deployment of Two Nuclear Submarines Near Russia In a recent interview with Newsmax, US President Donald Trump declared that the United States plans to impose new sanctions on Russia despite acknowledging Moscow’s ability to effectively evade them. Trump framed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as a…
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