U.S. officials have prepared a set of options for President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, as President Vladimir Putin drags his feet over attempts to end the war in Ukraine. “Now that each side knows what the other’s terms for peace are, it’s going to be up to them to come to an agreement,” he said on Fox News, echoing earlier comments that the U.S. is willing to “walk away” if both sides don’t make concessions. Separately, Trump ally U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said earlier this week that he has the commitment of 72 colleagues for a bill that would enact “bone-crushing” new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries that buy its oil, gas and other key products if Putin doesn’t engage in serious talks to halt the war.
Author: Bloomberg News
Published at: 2025-05-03 20:33:29
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