13 Aug 2025, 17:16
Trump to Utilize Sanctions During Meeting with Putin
- Trump plans to utilize sanctions during his meeting with Putin.
- Russia has reiterated its ultimatum regarding Ukraine ahead of negotiations.
- Analysts expect pressure on Ukraine following Trump's meeting with Putin.
Reports about this come from RBC Ukraine, RBC Ukraine, Ukrinform.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, plans to utilize sanctions as a tool in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Alaska, which will take place on September 15, reports Sky News. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen stated that Trump may pressure Putin to ensure that "all options on the table" regarding possible easing or tightening of sanctions against Russia.
Bessen added that sanctions "could be strengthened, could be eased, and could have conditions." Trump also promised to tighten sanctions against Russia if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine by August 8.
Despite Russia not agreeing to a ceasefire, Trump has not ruled out sanctions, explaining this by stating that Russia disrupted the meeting at the leaders' level. During the meeting, he may aim to force Putin to agree to a ceasefire.
At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its ultimatum regarding Ukraine. A representative of the ministry, Oleksiy Fadeev, stated that Russia's position regarding the resolution of the conflict remains unchanged. They demand from Ukraine the withdrawal of troops from the territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as the refusal to join NATO and the lifting of all Western sanctions.
Political analyst Oleg Lisnyy expressed the view that after the meeting in Alaska, Trump may again start to pressure Ukraine. He noted that Trump may perceive Putin's proposals as a possibility to achieve peace, which could present new challenges for Ukraine.
Tags: Ukraine/USA/Russia/Politics