Trump refers to economic sanctions against Russia after fatal air strikes

President Donald Trump accused the Russian chief Vladimir Putin of “applying me” in the midst of fragile peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.

“There was no reason for Putin to get missiles in civil zones, cities and cities in recent days,” wrote Trump in an article on Truth Social on Saturday.

“It makes me think that he may not want to stop war, he simply makes me hit and must be treated differently, by` bank ” or “secondary sanctions? “Too many people die !!!” added Trump.

Trump’s comments occurred a few hours after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday. The two men were photographed from each other to the funeral of Pope Francis, The 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy marked his first diplomatic meeting since a tense white exchange Two months ago. During the television disagreement on February 28, Trump told Zelenskyy: “You are going to conclude an agreement, or we came out.”

“We have discussed a lot of mind,” published Zelenskyy on X. “Hoping for results on everything we have covered. Protect the lives of our employees. A complete and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from demolishing. Very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic, if we get joint results.”

Late Friday, the president posted on Truth Social: “A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine. They are very close to an agreement, and the two parties should now meet, at very high levels, to” finish “.” “”

Trump suggested that the negotiations were approaching a breakthrough, saying that “most of the main points are accepted”, although he has not provided details on the conditions.

The American president acknowledged that peace talks have become “very fragile” and have warned that the United States would stop its mediation efforts if it does not reach an agreement.

Peace negotiations in progress

During his electoral campaign in 2023, Trump undertook to “settle” the war in the first 24 hours of president. However, negotiations are still underway, because Ukrainians, Russians, Americans and Europeans do not reach a consensus on the terms of the agreement.

Trump demanded on April 23 that Ukraine allowed Russia the territories he had acquired since the invasion. The United States has also proposed a plan that prevents Ukraine from NATO membership, a rare land agreement, and for Ukraine to accept the annexation of Crimea by Russia, according to the New York Times.

Ukraine rejected the proposal to accept the annexation of Russia, which has become a key question in negotiations. Zelenskyy said Ukraine will not concede any territory to Russia.

“The United States rejects the attempted annexation of Crimea by Russia to maintain this policy until the territorial integrity of Ukraine is restored,” said Zelenskyy in an April 23 article on X.

On April 24, Russian forces launched deadly missiles and drone strikes against kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90.

In a rare reprimand against Putin, Trump condemned strikes in an article on Truth Social, saying that he is “not satisfied with Russian strikes on kyiv”.

“Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, stop!” Trump wrote: “5000 soldiers per week are dying. Let’s do the peace agreement!”

On April 1, American senators presented legislation that would authorize sanctions against Russia if the country refuses to maintain a peace agreement and to engage in peace talks.

“Sanctions against Russia require prices on countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products,” the senators said in a statement. “They are hard–strike for a reason. “”

But it is not clear if Trump intends to impose new sanctions.