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Trump pressures Russia to end Ukraine war as Kremlin shrugs off sanction threats

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Just days into his presidency, Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Russia to begin peace talks with Ukraine. On Thursday, Russia dismissed Trump's threats of new sanctions and tariffs on the Kremlin if it refused to end the war. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

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Jan 22, 2025
Trump Threatens Russia With ‘High Levels’ Of Tariffs And Sanctions Unless Putin Ends Ukraine War
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Jan 24, 2025Newest
Trump pressures Russia to end Ukraine war as Kremlin shrugs off sanction threats
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Christian Science Monitor
Trump promises a quick end to the war in Ukraine. Russia is not convinced. (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Jan 16, 2025
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
Many assume Donald Trump’s policies mirror those of Vladimir Putin. But there is a yawning gulf between the two men’s outlooks for the war in Ukraine.
New York Post
Trump must forge a Ukraine peace deal on America’s terms — not Putin’s (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 18, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump can secure a real peace that ends the war in Ukraine on his terms — and solidify the US as formidable, credible and strong on the world stage.
Townhall
'Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions': Trump Sends Strong Message to Russia Over Ukraine (opens Townhall)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Breitbart News
Trump threatens Russia sanctions if Putin won't make a 'deal' to end Ukriane war (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Jan. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday, threatened Moscow with sanctions and called on President Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end
New York Post
Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war now — or else: ‘We can do it the easy way, or the hard way’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump warned his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to end the war in Ukraine quickly, or face “high levels of taxes, tariffs and...
Deutsche Welle
US updates: Trump calls on Putin to end war in Ukraine – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
President Donald Trump has addressed Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the first time since his inauguration, calling on Vladimir Putin to end the war or face further sanctions. DW has more.
Forbes
Trump Threatens Russia With ‘High Levels’ Of Tariffs And Sanctions Unless Putin Ends Ukraine War (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Trump called on Russia to “make a deal” or have the U.S. impose new sanctions.
Washington Times
Trump to Putin: End Ukraine war or face penalties (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Washington Times's feed description
President Trump told Russia on Wednesday it needs to strike a deal to end its war with Ukraine or get hit with harsher sanctions and other penalties.
The Columbian
Trump tells Putin to ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine or face new costs (opens The Columbian)
Published Jan 21, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and threatened financial penalties on the country if it refuses to conclude fighting swiftly.
Breitbart News
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal 'now' or face tougher sanctions (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine Wednesday, threatening tougher
FOX Business
Trump threatens tariffs on Russian imports to the US over war in Ukraine (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 21, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
President Donald Trump demanded Russian leader Vladimir Putin strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine or face tariffs on Russian imports to the United States.
The World from PRX
What Trump's foreign policy picks say about the war in Ukraine (opens The World from PRX)
Published Jan 21, 2025
The World from PRX's feed description
On the campaign trail, US President Donald Trump promised to end wars, worldwide, starting in Ukraine. As his administration’s Cabinet takes shape, we’ll look at his appointees’ records to get a deeper understanding of the Trump administration’s approach to that conflict.
The Guardian
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 21, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions
Newsweek
Trump warns Putin to make a deal with Ukraine or face more sanctions (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
In a Wednesday morning post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump had a new message for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Insider
Trump warns Putin he'll be the next tariff target if the Ukraine war doesn't end (opens Insider)
Published Jan 21, 2025
Insider's feed description
Trump promised during his campaign that upon his return to the White House, he would swiftly end Russia's brutal invasion in Ukraine.
The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Depends what Trump means by a ‘deal’, says Russia (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 22, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
US president threatens Putin with sanctions and tariffs; Bill Browder calls for all of Russia’s frozen $300bn to be spent arming Ukraine. What we know on day 1,065
The Conversation US
Is Trump changing tack on ending the war in Ukraine? (opens The Conversation US)
Published Jan 22, 2025
The Conversation US's feed description
Trump is urging Putin – as well as others – to end the war in Ukraine, or face consequences.
Breitbart News
Trump Demands Putin 'Make a Deal' on Ukrainian War or Face Penalties (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 22, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Trump encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "make a deal" and shut down the Ukrainian war or face economic punishment.
New York Post
Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: report (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 22, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Vladimir Putin has grown concerned about distortions in Russia's wartime economy, just as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine conflict, sources say.
HeraldNet
Comment: Ukraine peace requires Trump to stand up to Putin (opens HeraldNet)
Published Jan 22, 2025
HeraldNet's feed description
Ukraine won’t capitulate. It will negotiate if it’s given a stronger hand to play against Russia.
Just the News
Trump calls on Putin to end war with Ukraine: 'We can do it the easy way, or the hard way' (opens Just the News)
Published Jan 22, 2025
Just the News's feed description
"Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War!" President Trump wrote.
NBC News
Trump’s threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 22, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump’s threats aimed at strong-arming Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine have been badly received by some in Russia.
Fox News
Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskyy is ready to negotiate a deal to end war with Russia (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 22, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump told reporters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to negotiate a deal with Russia to end the "ridiculous war."
The Christian Post
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs, sanctions if it doesn’t end ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war (opens The Christian Post)
Published Jan 22, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
President Donald Trump has demanded that Russia end its invasion of Ukraine or face punitive economic measures.
New York Post
Trump’s will wage financial war on Russia in bid to end Ukraine conflict (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 23, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump will wage a financial war on Russia to force an end to its invasion of Ukraine.

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