Days after spat with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump now warns of sanctions against Russia
Washington DC/IBNS: Days after the spat with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump Friday said he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia until it reaches a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine.
The statement comes after a wave of strikes in Ukraine on Thursday night.
"Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED. To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late. Thank you!!!"
Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country on another to prevent them from breaking international laws or acting aggressively.
The United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, along with countries including Australia, Canada, and Japan have already imposed more than 21,000 sanctions on Russia since its' invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
In January, after assuming office, Trump had warned of tariffs and more sanctions if Putin did not end the war.
Washington is pushing Russia and Ukraine towards peace talks that may help in ending the conflict.
The Trump administration even paused military aid to Ukraine, days after President Zelenskyy got involved in a fiery verbal spat with the US President during their meeting in the White House.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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