6 hours Ago By Shivam Verma
US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he may impose new sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate an agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. When asked by reporters at the White House about the possibility of additional sanctions, Trump replied, “Sounds like it,” signaling his willingness to pressure Moscow. Before taking office on Monday, Trump promised to end the Ukraine war immediately after becoming president.
This raised speculation that he might use US aid as leverage to push Ukraine to make concessions to Russia, which launched its invasion in February 2022. In a rare criticism of Putin, Trump stated on Monday that the Russian leader "should make a deal," warning that continued conflict was harming Russia. "I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump said, highlighting the toll the war has taken on the country.
Trump also revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire for peace during a recent conversation. According to Trump, Zelensky said he wanted an agreement to bring an end to the war. The conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, has caused widespread destruction, a massive humanitarian crisis, and strained global relations.
Trump's comments suggest a shift in his approach to Russia and his focus on finding a resolution to the crisis. It remains to be seen whether new sanctions will be enough to bring Putin to the negotiating table and what role the United States will play in shaping the peace process..
