As an attempt to negotiate a possible ceasefire at Ukraine Sped-up, US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Moscow on Thursday, suggesting that the United States could take serious financial action if Russia does not agree to the proposed Trus.
“In a financial sense, yes, we can do very bad things for Russia, will be disastrous for Russia,” Trump said on Wednesday, pressurizing Kremlin to accept the deal.
Trump confirmed that the US negotiator was already routes to Russia for talks. He told reporters at the Oval Office during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, “People are currently going to Russia.
Ukraine had previously agreed to the US-supported 30-day ceasefire resolution after discussing success with US authorities in Saudi Arabia.
However, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelansky is suspected, he said he still did not trust Russia. Meanwhile, Kremlin said it was still waiting to provide details on the plan for Washington.
Despite the threat of economic vengeance, Trump hoped for a diplomatic resolution. “I don’t want to do this because I want to achieve peace,” he said.
While Trump’s attitude towards Moscow was measured, his approach to Ukraine in recent weeks was more powerful in recent weeks.
On 28 February, he suddenly stopped military aid after a warm confrontation with Zelancesi at the Oval Office, an argument played in front of television cameras.
Assistance resumed on Tuesday only after the deal that agreed to the Ukraine’s ceasefire scheme and providing American preferential access to the natural resources of the country.
The next step rests on Russia’s response. “It is now up to Russia,” said Trump. “I have received some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing. It is a very serious situation, this world war can start three.”
Vice -president JD Vance It has been mentioned that the discussion between the US and Russian officials in the next two days will continue both on the phone and the person “.
White House press secretary Karolin Levit confirmed that special messengers Steve Witcoof – who played an important role in negotiating both Ukraine and Gaza – will travel to Moscow later this week. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz also spoke with his Russian counterpart on Wednesday, he said.
“We urge the Russians to sign the plan,” Levit said, specifying that a ceasefire was within reach.
He said, “We are on the 10th yard line and the President hopes that the Russians will help us run in the end field,” he said, using an American football analogy to describe the final stage of the negotiation.
