US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of imposing additional sanctions against Russia at the end of April, but later reverted to his usual methods of appeasing Vladimir Putin. If Trump is genuinely interested in pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine, now is the time for decisive action.
This is reported by Finway
In recent weeks, European nations have demonstrated unity and readiness for decisive steps, presenting Moscow with an ultimatum: either a ceasefire or a new package of sanctions. However, the Europeans have not received sufficient support from the United States.
Vulnerability of the Russian Economy
The Kremlin is currently experiencing a period of high vulnerability, which opens new opportunities for pressure on Russia. Many of the country’s key oil and gas companies have still largely escaped sanctions, and freezing their foreign accounts could lead to losses of tens of billions of dollars.
Position of France and the US
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the US and Europe must “prepare for devastating sanctions” to deliver a serious blow to the Russian economy and compel Russia to end the war. He discussed this issue with US Senator Lindsey Graham, who is working on developing a robust sanctions package that includes a 500% tariff on imports from countries that continue to trade with Russia.