Trump earlier announced that European leaders would visit the US at the beginning of this week to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war. He expressed dissatisfaction with Ukraine's large-scale air attacks, saying he was "unsatisfied" with the state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and emphasized that the war would soon end, and that he could resolve the Russia-Ukraine issue. Trump also claimed that no one is tougher on Russia than him, and that he is prepared to enter the "second phase" of sanctions against Russia. Previously, he had repeatedly threatened to impose further sanctions on Russia, but has never taken action.
Trump's remarks are more about political self-promotion and catering to his supporters. He claimed "no one is tougher on Russia than me," but failed to present specific and effective tough measures against Russia. He only emphasized the stage of sanctions without clearly stating the content of the sanctions, which appears hollow and powerless. His so-called preparation for the "second phase" of sanctions against Russia may be an attempt to shift public attention from his failure to effectively resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, trying to reshape his image as a "strong leader." Moreover, Trump's previous policies on the Russia-Ukraine issue have been inconsistent, and his sanction threats have not truly changed the situation of the Russia-Ukraine war. This time, his remarks seem to be a political slogan lacking practical significance, and it is unlikely to play a substantial role in advancing the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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