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Posted on July 31, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleTrump condemns Russia's actions in Ukraine as 'disgusting' and threatens sanctions if no agreement is reached by August 8.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized Russia's "disgusting" behavior against Ukraine and said he plans to impose sanctions on Moscow if no agreement can be reached.
Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, said he was not sure whether sanctions would deter Russia. He has given Russian President Vladimir Putin until August 8 to make a deal or else he will respond with economic pressure.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland; Editing by Chris Reese)
Trump sharply criticized Russia's behavior against Ukraine, calling it 'disgusting'.
Trump mentioned that he plans to impose sanctions on Moscow if no agreement is reached.
Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin until August 8 to make a deal.
Trump stated he was not sure whether sanctions would deter Russia.
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