Vladimir Putin has indicated his willingness to consider an immediate cease -fires in Ukraine, although it would be under strict and potentially controversial circumstances.
While Donald Trump insists on reporting a peace agreement, the Kremlin also seems to make use of the chance of promoting his own strategic objectives.
The international community has been left because Trump, in a stunning reversal of the long -term American policy, has been turned to Moscow and at the same time applied increased pressure on Ukraine to negotiate.
“We are doing very well with Russia,” Trump said frankly from the Oval Office on Friday. “To be honest, I find it harder to deal with Ukraine.”
Reports from the Kremlin suggest that Russia is open to temporary stopping of hostilities, but only if certain conditions are met.
According to people who are familiar with high -level negotiations, they include a concrete framework for a definitive peace agreement and a carefully compiled list of countries to participate in a potential peace mission.
But such a provision is the expressing of concern under Ukraine and his Western allies, who fear that such an agreement would be skewed in favor of Moscow.
The Trump government had quietly investigated ways to illuminate the economic sanctions against Russia, including reconsidering the limit of oil sales, a movement that European allies alerted.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated his willingness to consider an immediate cease -fires in Ukraine, although it would be under strict and potentially controversial circumstances
The international community has been left because Trump, in a stunning reversal of long -term American policy, has been turned to Moscow and at the same time exerted increased pressure on Ukraine
Trump used Truth Socially to send a warning to Moscow
But on Friday, he warned Moscow that he is now 'considering strong' sanctions and rates Russia Until a ceasefish -fire and peace agreement is reached.
The Ministry of Finance is looking at possible sanctions on Russian Oliemajors and oil field service companies that deepen the steps that were already taken by the administration of former President Joe Biden in January.
Sean Savett, a former spokesperson for the National Security Council under Biden, said that Trump's comments came down to the reactions of Sanctions to a 'recognition of naivety' about Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose troops launched 67 missiles and almost 200 drones in Oekraine 'at night.
The barrage that houses also struck houses was injured at least 10 people.
“He not only had a clear mistake when he repeatedly claimed that Putin wants peace, but his actions that squeeze Ukraine have made peace less feasible by strengthening Putin's hand instead of those of Ukraine,” he said.
Russia, one of the world's largest oil producers, has already been subjected to more than 20,000 sanctions imposed by the United States and partners after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Since February 2022, the US has implemented 6,433 sanctions against Russia, with measures by other countries, including Great Britain, Australia, the European Union and Canada, a total of 21,692, according to a Sanctiedashboard produced by Castellum.ai, a worldwide risk and compliance.
American sanctions on Russia include measures aimed at limiting the income of oil and gas, including a cap of $ 60 per barrel about the export of Russia.
It marks a tone shift after Trump delivered allies with warm words about how familiar President Vladimir Putin and a call for Moscow can be re -recorded on the G7.
A senior official of the administration said: “The president is intensified about Russia as he tries to get both parties at the table.”
Trump took his truth to social platform to express his anger.
“Based on the fact that Russia is currently absolutely kinking 'Ukraine' on the battlefield, I consider strongly on large -scale bank sanctions, sanctions and rates about Russia until a cease -the firing and definitive settlement agreement about peace,” he posted.
“Go to Russia and Ukraine now at the table before it's too late.”
He did not offer any further details about his plans.
At the same time, American and Ukrainian governments are to restore relationships in a crucial meeting that is planned for next Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
Trump, in a stunning reversal of the long -standing American policy, leaned closer to Moscow and at the same time put an increased pressure on Ukraine to negotiate. Shown, June 2017
An emergency aid service from Ukraine shows a fire fighting team that tackles a fire after Russian troops have launched a huge attack with guided air bombs on a front-line settlement in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Thursday
Last Friday's explosive confrontation in the Oval Office with Trump, Vance and the Ukrainian President VolodyMyr Zensky has only served to destable the whole situation
Trump's decision to temporarily suspend military aid and sharing information with Kiev comes after last week's heated exchange in the oval officer with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zensky in the White House.
The storage only had to destabilize the situation, which exposed Ukraine, while Russian troops continue to bomb important cities.
Nevertheless, Trump has also shown some optimism that says: “I believe that Putin wants peace in Ukraine.”
Last week the government of Trump voted against a resolution of the United Nations that marked the third birthday of the war by condemning the Russian invasion.
On Thursday, important allies arose whether they should withhold sensitive intelligence from Washington for fear that it could be shared with Russia.
The strong words of Trump come as Russia continues its barrage on Ukraine, and in the midst of drawing it is about to launch a great spring offensive.
Trump promised to end the conflict on day one of his presidency, but the complexity of the task means that he has dropped that goal, but still wants to end the war as quickly as possible.
Zelensky is now in a not enviable position.
His administration has tirelessly worked behind the scenes to keep the negotiations upright and at the same time opposing what some people regard as an attempt to strongly arm Ukraine to accept unfavorable conditions.
In his nocturnal speech, Zensky strengthened the position of Kyiv: “The Kremlin must be forced into peace.”
Despite Ukraine's efforts, Putin remains determined in his requirements.
According to sources in the vicinity of the Russian government, Moscow will reject any proposal from the cessation -the fire that includes NATO troops stationed on Ukrainian soil.
This effectively destroys a Franco-British initiative aimed at deploying a 'coalition of the willingness' to supervise and enforce a potential ceasefire.
Trump's face over Ukraine has sent shock waves through European capitals, where officials warn that a premature deal can encourage Russian aggression.
“The risk of rewarding Putin's invasion is very real,” said an unnamed European diplomat. “Lifting sanctions could now create a dangerously precedent.”
Despite the external appearance of flexibility, Putin did not soften his position on Ukraine.
During his annual press conference in December, he repeated his long-term position: “We do not need armor and we need peace: long-term, sustainable, with guarantees for the Russian Federation and its citizens.”
The statement underlines the insistence of the Kremlin to confirm its territorial benefits and to ensure that each agreement serves the strategic interests of Russia.
This week Moscow rejected a proposed Franco-British Armistice, which would have limited air and navy operations, and would call it 'insufficient and unrealistic'.
