President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the United States stands ready to implement economic penalties against Russia should President Vladimir Putin not agree to a ceasefire, emphasizing that military escalation would be avoided.
“We want this to end. We have economic sanctions in place. I’m focusing on economic measures because we are not going to enter into a global conflict,” Trump explained during remarks in Washington. His comments underscore a strategy aimed at leveraging financial pressure rather than direct military involvement to influence geopolitical outcomes.
The potential sanctions could target key sectors of the Russian economy, though specific measures were not detailed. The administration appears to be balancing firmness with restraint, aiming to de-escalate tensions without provoking broader conflict.
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Trump says he is prepared to impose economic sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is prepared to impose economic sanctions against Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to agree to a ceasefire, warning of serious consequences. n n”We want to have an end. We have economic sanctions. I ‘m talking about economic because we ‘re not going to get into a world war,” Trump said. n nSign up here. n nReporting by Nandita Bose in Washington