Trump threatens Putin: New sanctions after meeting with Selenskyj!

Trump threatens Putin: New sanctions after meeting with Selenskyj!

After a meeting with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, US President Donald Trump expressed extremely critical towards Russia and his leader Vladimir Putin. In his statement, Trump emphasized that Russia's continuous rocket attacks on civilians in Ukraine strengthen his doubts about Putin's will to peace. Trump threatened with additional sanctions against the Kremlin and made it clear that he could react to any further escalation in Russia with new measures. He made these statements on the edge of the funeral service for Pope Francis in Rome, where the approximately 15-minute conversation was described as "very productive". Selenskyj was optimistic about the discussions about the protection of the Ukrainian population, a ceasefire and a permanent peace solution.

The negotiations on the end of the war seem to be complicated. In his statements, Trump showed that he saw serious doubts about Putin's willingness to end the conflict. He named possible new sanctions such as secondary physicians against third countries that do business with Russia, and a further isolation of Russia from the international banking system. The pressure on the Kremlin increases because Trump described the return of the Crimea to Ukraine as a "ridiculous demand" and at the same time noticed that the war would not have broken out under his presidency.

hard rhetoric and new measures

In hardly any other context, US policy was as shared as with the question of sanctions against Russia. Trump's new, harder line represents a break with his previous reserved attitude during his first term. Observers recognize the increasingly aggressive rhetoric of Trump in response to the escalation of the Russian attacks on civil interest. This strategy also finds cross-party support in the US Congress, where around 60 MPs have supported a draft law for secondary sanctions. Lindsey Graham, a Republican MP, emphasized that the Senate is ready to act with an overwhelming majority if Russia does not strive for just peace.

Trump also called for concessions from Selenskyj, including the waiver of Crimea and other occupied areas. However, these demands contradict the clear positions of the Ukrainian government. Selenskyj categorically excluded the Crimea and continues to be recovered by control over the annexed areas. The Kremlin has signaled that Putin is willing to record talks with Ukraine without priority, which could represent a potential approach for future negotiations.

difficult path to peace

As the current events show, the path to a permanent peace remains complex and lengthy for both Ukraine and international actors. Trump has exerted little pressure on Russia so far, and the white house has emphasized in the past that one is interested in a quick end to the fights. It remains to be seen whether the desired sanctions are actually implemented and what effects they will have on the dynamics of the conflict. Especially since it reports that Kiev works on a counter-proposal to US plans that leaves space for compromises.

While the international community continues to pursue developments carefully, Trump remains a central player in this geopolitical discussion. His decisions and reactions to the aggressive tactics of the Kremlin could be crucial for future stability in the region.

For Ukraine, this not only means a challenge, but also an opportunity to use the support of the United States and other allies to ensure peace and national sovereignty. The eyes of the world are aimed at the next steps, while Trump and the international community have to react to the irregular course of events.