President Donald Trump has made a live televised statement from the Oval Office regarding the escalating crisis in Ukraine. In a departure from his recent criticisms of Ukraine and President Zelensky on social media, Trump announced that he is considering implementing “large scale” sanctions on Russia.
Amid reports of Russia intensifying its attacks on Ukraine, Trump declared his intention to impose banking sanctions, general sanctions, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace are reached. Urging both Russia and Ukraine to come to the negotiating table before it’s too late, Trump’s statement marks a shift in his approach to the conflict.
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