There are further changes in planet politics that could affect the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Donald Trump, erstwhile president of the United States, is considering imposing fresh sanctions on Russia in connection with the stalemate in peace talks and subsequent attacks on Ukraine. According to reports from the American paper The Wall Street Journal, Trump can announce fresh sanctions against Russia already this week.
Targets of sanctions: Encourage Russia to make concessions
The main nonsubjective of the fresh sanctions is to encourage Vladimir Putin to compromise in peace talks and to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. However, those acquainted with the subject show that sanctions are improbable to affect Russian banks. another forms of force are being considered to force the Kremlin to change its position.
Trump's position: Change of position at any time
Interestingly, according to paper sources, Trump could change his head at any time about expanding force on Russia. The president is said to be tired of lengthy talks about Ukraine and even considering withdrawing from this trial. Trump himself confirmed on May 25 that ‘absolutely’ is considering imposing sanctions on Russia. At the same time, he expressed his outrage with Putin's attitude, which, in his opinion, "totally lost his mind" and "unnecessarily kills many people" during drone rocket attacks on Ukraine.
Putin's position: Take over Ukraine as a whole
Trump besides stated that Putin wanted to take over the full Ukraine, not just parts of it, and warned that if Russia succeeds in achieving this goal, it could lead to its collapse. At the same time he criticized the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski, for his statements, which, according to Trump, impede negotiations. “I don’t like it and I want it to end,” stressed the erstwhile president.
Call for the End of War
In this context, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham spoke, calling on Russia to end the war. He proposed to introduce 500 % tariffs on goods from countries purchasing Russian energy. He warned that if Moscow did not take steps towards peace, these sanctions would enter into force. According to Graham, Trump seeks to end the conflict. While Ukraine "clearly shows willingness to act", Russia "makes up more excuses (to proceed to fight – ed.) than the planet can bear".
Support for sanctions
Senator Graham noted that the draft law on sanctions enjoyed the support of as many as 82 senators out of 100. – If Putin continues to play on time, the legislature will make a decision – Graham announced. This means that sanctions can be imposed on Russia shortly if Russia does not take steps towards peace.
Figures: Penalties on Russia
According to data, since 2014, erstwhile Russia began aggression on Ukraine, sanctions on Russia were imposed by 37 countries. These sanctions have affected over 300 companies and over 100 people. The value of sanctions on Russia was over $100 billion.
Conclusions: What next?
It follows that the situation in Ukraine is very serious and requires urgent action by the global community. The sanctions on Russia can be 1 way to force Russia to change its position and take steps towards peace. However, it is crucial that these sanctions are effective and based on sound legal bases. Otherwise, they can do more harm than good.
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