Trump's advisors push for tougher stance on Kremlin actions
Advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump are advocating for a tougher stance on the Kremlin, highlighting Putin's lack of interest in ceasing the fighting in Ukraine, reports the "Wall Street Journal."
What do you need to know?
- Trump's advisors: High-ranking advisors to U.S. President, including Marco Rubio and Keith Kellogg, recommend a more skeptical approach to Russia and its peace intentions.
- Attack on Sumy: The attack on Sumy last Sunday, where 35 civilians were killed, underscored the differences in approach among Trump's advisors toward Russia.
- Sanctions on Russia: The U.S. State Department and the Treasury are considering increasing sanctions on Russia to compel it to negotiate.
What are the differences in Trump's advisors' approach?
According to sources from the "WSJ", a group of advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, are urging him to adopt a tougher stance toward the Kremlin. These advisors stress that Vladimir Putin has yet to show genuine interest in ending the conflict in Ukraine. Trump's associates recommend greater caution in negotiations with Putin and a more resolute approach to Russian territorial demands.
Will the U.S. strengthen sanctions on Russia?
During discussions in the White House about possibly strengthening sanctions on Russia, Marco Rubio and Keith Kellogg advised Trump to be cautious in assessing Putin's intentions. Former U.S. ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried announced that the State Department and the Treasury are preparing various options for increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. However, these departments have not commented on these reports.
What are the reactions to the attack on Sumy?
The attack on Sumy last Sunday, in which 35 civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured, highlighted the differences in approach among Trump's advisors toward Russia. The U.S. President called the attack terrible but noted that it is not his war, but the war of his predecessor, Joe Biden. Keith Kellogg assessed that the attack crosses all boundaries, and Marco Rubio offered condolences to the victims, emphasizing that the attack shows why the Trump administration seeks to end the war.
