Trump may impose new sanctions against Russia by end of week

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering taking additional restrictive measures against Moscow, which could be announced as early as this week. The Wall Street Journal writes that this decision is related to Trump’s dissatisfaction with the Russian leadership’s stance and the insufficient progress toward a peaceful settlement.

The publication reports that the planned sanctions are unlikely to impact the banking sector. Instead, targeted measures are being discussed to persuade the Russian side to make concessions, including the possibility of an agreement on a 30-day ceasefire. At the same time, sources state that a final decision on imposing restrictions has not yet been made, and the administration may decide against moving forward with these plans.