U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he is prepared to move forward with tougher sanctions on Russia, following one of the deadliest waves of attacks in the ongoing war.
As he left the White House for the U.S. Open in New York, Trump briefly spoke with reporters. When asked if he was ready to move into the “second phase” of sanctions against Moscow, he responded, “Yeah, I am.” His remarks came just hours after issuing what he described as a “final warning,” while also commenting on the Gaza conflict.
Meanwhile, Ukraine endured a devastating overnight blitz. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a large-scale assault involving more than 800 drones and decoys. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that four civilians had been killed and over 40 injured. Emergency services continue to respond to widespread destruction.
Zelensky condemned the strikes as “ruthless” and called on global leaders to “force the Kremlin criminals to stop the killings.”
Peace talks face challenges
Earlier this week, Zelensky said he had a “long and detailed” conversation with Trump and several European leaders about possible pathways to peace. While Trump has been pushing for a negotiated settlement, he admitted the war is proving “a little more difficult” to resolve than expected.
According to reports, EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan will meet U.S. Treasury officials on Monday to discuss new measures targeting Russia’s economy. Energy, financial services, and trade restrictions are expected to be central to those discussions.
American-linked plant hit
Tensions escalated further after Russia targeted a U.S.-owned electronics plant in western Ukraine last month during a drone and missile attack. While Trump has voiced growing frustration with Putin’s aggression, he has so far stopped short of imposing additional sanctions.
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