Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15pm on 07 Mar 2025,Friday International
The US is weighing tariffs and banking sanctions on Russia until a peace deal with Ukraine is reached, President Donald Trump said Friday. His statement follows reports of possible sanctions relief to restore US-Russia ties. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is in talks with Ukraine, with a meeting planned in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss a ceasefire framework. Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy had tense White House talks on February 28 but resumed negotiations on mineral revenue-sharing. Trump cited Zelenskyy’s letter expressing willingness to negotiate. Critics warn that shifting sanctions policy may impact peace talks.
