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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump signals potential sanctions on Russia within two weeks due to stalled peace talks over Ukraine. Decision hinges on upcoming developments.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that in two weeks he should know whether progress is possible in his bid to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine and he again raised the prospect of imposing sanctions on Moscow.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said "I'm not happy" with any aspect of the effort to find peace. A week ago Trump held talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has been unable thus far to coax him into a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
"There's a tremendous amount of hatred there," said Trump. "But we'll see what happens. I think in two weeks, we'll know which way I'm going."
He said he would decide then whether to impose "massive sanctions" or do nothing and say "it's your fight."
(Reporting By Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland, Editing by Franklin Paul)
Trump mentioned that in two weeks he should know whether progress is possible in his efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump expressed dissatisfaction, stating, 'I'm not happy' with any aspect of the effort to find peace.
In two weeks, Trump indicated he would decide whether to impose 'massive sanctions' or take a hands-off approach.
A week prior, Trump held talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump noted, 'There's a tremendous amount of hatred there,' regarding the situation between the U.S. and Russia.
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