WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine. He’s floating the possibility of applying new pressure on Moscow after the White House this week paused U.S. military aid and assistance to Kyiv. In a post on his Truth Social platform Friday, Trump said he is considering the action “based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now.” The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion three years ago.
