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Zelensky says Trump at Vatican meeting was ready to sanction Russia

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that following their April meeting at the Vatican, he believed President Donald Trump was prepared to take action against Russia by implementing sanctions.
  • Zelensky made this statement after Trump showed mounting frustration with Russia and agreed to sanction it if President Vladimir Putin did not accept a ceasefire, which Russia has not agreed to.
  • The leaders met at Pope Francis's funeral on April 26, where they discussed ending the war and confirmed U.S. Policy of targeting Russia with strong sanctions if fighting continued.
  • On Sunday, Trump told reporters he disapproved of Putin’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and later expressed his frustration on Truth Social, warning that Putin was "playing with fire."
  • This exchange signals potential increased U.S. Sanctions on Russia as Ukraine seeks more support from allies amid stalled peace talks and expected summer escalations.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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