US EditionTrump Says Witkoff Will Travel to Russia, Affirms Plans for New Sanctions
WHITE HOUSE, JUL 31 – Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia amid stalled peace talks and ongoing attacks on Kyiv, expressing increased frustration toward Vladimir Putin's war actions.
- On July 31 in Washington, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new sanctions on Russia and said envoy Steve Witkoff will next visit Russia.
- This announcement came after Washington set a deadline for Moscow to halt its military actions in Ukraine by the end of next week, warning that failure to comply would result in stringent economic penalties.
- Trump condemned Russia's missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, which resulted in the deaths of at least 16 individuals, describing the situation as "disgusting."
- He said, 'We're going to put sanctions,' but acknowledged, 'I don't know that sanctions bother him,' referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The threat of new sanctions and diplomatic visits signals US intent to pressure Russia amid diminishing chances for peace in the Ukraine conflict.
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