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US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with additional “large scale” sanctions and tariffs, as he seeks to pile pressure on Moscow in an effort to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.
“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,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
“To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late. Thank you!!!” he added.
Trump’s comments come as tensions have eased with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a public spat in the White House last week, which led to the US suspending military aid and intelligence support to Kyiv.
US and Ukrainian officials are due to meet next week in Saudi Arabia for talks.
This is a developing story
