American officials have drawn up plans for new economic sanctions against Russia, but it remains unclear whether Trump will agree to sign them.
Three American officials and a person familiar with the matter said that US officials had finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including banking and energy measures, to increase pressure on Moscow to accept President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
A government official said the targets included the Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom, as well as large entities involved in natural resources and banking. However, it is far from certain whether the plan will receive Trump's approval. Trump's sympathy for Moscow's words and actions has given way to disappointment over Putin's refusal to his calls for a ceasefire and peace talks.
The source familiar with the matter said that the National Security Council "is trying to coordinate a series of more punitive actions targeting Russia." "This must be approved by Trump."
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