US President Donald Trump told reporters that his patience with Putin's actions is running out quickly. The US may soon impose tough new sanctions against Russia.
Points of attention
- President Trump's patience with Putin is quickly running out, leading to the announcement of possible tough new sanctions against Russia.
- The US may impose sanctions on Russia's oil industry and banks as part of a strong reaction to Putin's actions.
- Trump's stance on defending against drone attacks on Poland shows his determination to take a significant and forceful action against Putin.
Trump again threatens Putin with sanctions
When asked what Trump was going to do with Putin in the wake of the drone attack on Poland, Trump said he was not going to defend anyone.
I'm not going to defend anyone, but they (drones — ed.) were indeed shot down, and they fell. But you still shouldn't be near Poland.
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Trump also said his patience with Putin is "running out quickly."
It seems to be ending, and it's ending quickly, but it takes two to tango... When Putin wanted to do it (to hold negotiations — ed.), Zelensky didn't do it. When Zelensky wanted to do it, Putin didn't do it... We will have to act very, very strongly.
Trump promised a "strong blow" to Putin
This will be a major blow, linked to sanctions against banks, as well as oil and tariffs.
