Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expects US President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Russia’s already weak economic system if Vladimir Putin refuses to come back to the negotiating desk.
Supply: Lindsey Graham on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Graham’s assertion was prompted by Putin’s remarks on Thursday, 6 March, wherein the Russian chief said that Russia would search a peace settlement that ensures its long-term safety and wouldn’t retreat from its territorial beneficial properties in Ukraine.
Graham famous that previously 48 hours, Ukraine has made vital bulletins relating to a ceasefire, a useful resource extraction settlement and its willingness to interact in peace talks. Nonetheless, "Putin has been defiant and resistant publicly to President Trump’s overtures".
Quote: "If Putin refuses to significantly come to the peace desk, I hope and anticipate that President Trump would unleash extra financial sanctions on Russia’s banking and power sectors, and if mandatory, apply large tariffs. The affect on Russia’s already weak economic system will pressure them to the desk."
Extra particulars: Graham emphasised that it’s time to finish the battle between Russia and Ukraine "justly and honorably, as President Trump is making an attempt to do".
Background:
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the US is ready to go "all in" on sanctions towards Russian power sources if it will contribute to reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- In the meantime, US Particular Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg reiterated on Thursday, 6 March, that the Trump administration’s new strategy to Russia entails a reset in relations with Moscow.
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