Trump considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days, WSJ reports
- President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would consider imposing new sanctions on Russia following its weekend aerial assault on Ukraine.
- This consideration follows a surge in missile and drone bombardments that killed many and frustrated Trump, who recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone.
- Democratic and Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, pushed a bipartisan bill proposing crippling sanctions with secondary measures such as 500% tariffs on Russian energy purchasers.
- More than 80 senators support the bill, though Trump has not approved new sanctions and expressed concern that harsher measures could hinder peace talks, valuing dialogue with Russia despite his public criticism of Putin's actions.
- The developments suggest possible U.S. escalation against Russia, but uncertainty remains as Trump might still decide against applying new sanctions amid efforts to balance pressure with diplomatic engagement.
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Missouri Congressman Burlison supports sanctions against Russia - Missourinet
U.S. President Donald Trump is apparently growing frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin over increased attacks against Ukraine. Trump has been trying to get Russia to agree to a ceasefire in the more than three-year-old war. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, indicates it’s time for the U.S. to place economic sanctions on Moscow. […]
Trump's mixed signals on Russia cloud European strategy
The President of the United States may have no choice.
Some Republicans in Congress and White House advisers are calling on US President Donald Trump to finally impose new sanctions against Russia. This is facilitated by "growing frustration" over the invasion of Ukraine, RBC-Ukraine writes, citing Reuters. White House officials say that Trump still hopes to develop an economic partnership with Russia. "He views sanctions as an escalation of tensions with Moscow that could undermine hopes for a ceas…
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