🔥 Despite calls from Ukraine’s partners for a ceasefire, Russian dictator Vladimir putin is increasing attacks using missiles and drones.
Source: OBOZREVATEL
🛑 These actions have signaled to US President Donald Trump and his administration to continue considering strengthening sanctions against the aggressor country.
📰 According to The Washington Post, former ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor highlights three steps that could force putin to stop the war.
💡 Taylor notes that strengthening sanctions, renewing military support for Ukraine, and using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s benefit could change the dictator’s calculations regarding negotiations.
⚠️ The former ambassador emphasizes that Trump’s statements about disappointment in putin had no effect, and putin does not take them seriously.
🔍 Experts point out that the issue of strengthening sanctions and supporting Ukraine remains open, and new restrictions could affect Russia’s energy and banking sectors.
📊 The State Department and Treasury are preparing sanction packages, analyzing the impact of existing restrictions, and even considering lifting some of them.
🤔 The final decision depends on Trump’s personal will, who sees himself as a key figure in US foreign policy.
⏳ So far, no steps have been taken to increase pressure on putin or support Ukraine.