Will Putin flinch when Trump imposes secondary sanctions?

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Polish president says Trump has ‘seen reality’ and can push Russia toward peace with stronger sanctions — Politico

Polish President Andrzej Duda said he is pressuring Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions against Russia in an effort to force Moscow to end its war in Ukraine, Politico reported.

Will Putin flinch when Trump imposes secondary sanctions?

So far, Russia's economy has proven surprisingly resilient despite sweeping Western sanctions. But what happens if the United States ramps up the pressure with secondary sanctions?

US President Donald Trump said he may sign Senator Lindsey Graham's bill for new sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not prove it is ready to move towards a peace agreement. The Russian capital Moscow and its surrounding area were hit by a Ukrainian drone attack on Monday night.

Trump announced the likelihood of new sanctions against Russia: EADaily

EADaily, May 5th, 2025. US President Donald Trump has allowed the possibility of signing a bill by Senator Lindsey Graham* providing for new sanctions against Russia. He said this in an interview with NBC News.

Polish President Andrzej Duda, photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed confidence that Donald Trump is the one who can influence Russia and stop its aggression against Ukraine. In an interview with the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network, quoted by Politico, Duda stressed that the United States has effective economic tools that can force the Kremlin to make concessions. — America can use various economic tool…