Trump May Deliver the Final Blow If Putin Rejects Ceasefire
Donald Trump has suggested that he could impose financial sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin refuses to accept the 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the U.S. president and approved by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump’s warning comes as French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that an official ceasefire announcement could come as early as Thursday and that Europe must play a role in ensuring it is upheld. Canada, along with Ukraine and various countries in Europe, is currently awaiting Russia's reaction, as U.S. officials plan to meet with President Vladimir Putin before the week concludes. “If the Russian president declines, I realize that we might have to take significant actions. While I’m not privy to all the specifics at this moment, these measures include both sanctions and bolstering support for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Trump stated that he had gotten 'positive signals' from Moscow, though he warned that this...