Trump ready to step up sanctions against Russia

Trump ready to step up sanctions against Russia

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that he is prepared to step up sanctions against Russia to pressure it into a peaceful agreement.

He made the remarks to journalists on Sunday before boarding a helicopter on the White House lawn, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

When asked if he was ready to move to the second phase of sanctions against Russia and punish Putin, Trump replied, “Yes.”

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, on Friday, President Trump stated that the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine would be resolved and that the United States would provide assistance.

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