Sources: The U.S. is preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia regarding the Ukraine issue, but Trump's intentions remain unclear.

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According to three U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including banking and energy measures, to increase pressure on Moscow to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine, according to three U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter. A government official said the sanctions targeted Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom, as well as major entities involved in the natural resources and banking sectors. However, it is unclear whether Trump will approve the package. The US National Security Council "is trying to coordinate some more punitive actions against Russia," the people said. "But it has to be signed by Trump." Another U.S. official also confirmed, "It's all his (Trump's) decision." ”

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2025-05-03 00:05:49

[Sources: The U.S. is preparing new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, but Trump’s willingness is unclear] According to three U.S. officials and one informed source, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including measures in the banking and energy sectors, to increase pressure on Moscow to compel it to accept President Trump’s efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. One government official stated that the sanctions targets include Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom, as well as major entities involved in natural resources and banking. However, it is still unclear whether Trump will approve the package. The informed source said that the National Security Council “is trying to coordinate some more punitive actions against Russia.” “But this must be signed by Trump.” Another U.S. official also confirmed, “This is entirely his (Trump’s) decision.”

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