Trump ready to ‘punish’ Putin, Russia after latest deadly assault on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to introduce a new round of sanctions against Russia after its recent deadly strike on Ukraine, which was the largest air attack since the war started. When reporters asked if he is ready to start the “second stage” of sanctions, Trump confirmed that he is. Speaking briefly […]
Trump says he’s disappointed in Putin; to shorten 50-day ceasefire ultimatum
President Donald Trump has said he’s very disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin because of how Russia is handling the war in Ukraine. He had earlier given a 50-day deadline for a peace deal to be reached, but now he says he may act even before the 50 days are up. “We could have made […]
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions on Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The renewal faced a brief delay after Hungary demanded assurances on energy security. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, confirmed the decision, saying the sanctions will continue to cut Russia’s income and limit its ability to fund […]