Trump Indicates Likely Sanctions on Russia, Urges EU to Boost Ukraine Aid if Putin Refuses Ceasefire

Jan 21, 2025, 11:10 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he would likely impose additional sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Trump made these remarks during a press conference at the White House, emphasizing that the conflict would not have occurred if he had been president at the time of its onset. He also mentioned that his administration is considering the continuation of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, and stressed that the European Union should increase its support for Kyiv. Trump noted that talks with Putin are planned soon, and he believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants peace.