-Trump threatens secondary sanctions on Russia in 50 days

  • Says up to 17 Patriot batteries could be available 'very soon'
    
  • Russian markets rise, suggesting relief over delay

KYIV/WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees a peace deal, a major policy shift brought on by frustration with Moscow’s ongoing attacks on its neighbor.

But Trump’s threat of sanctions came with a 50-day grace period, a move that was welcomed by investors in Russia where the rouble recovered from earlier losses and stock markets rose.

    • bear@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      8
      ·
      1 day ago

      Maybe he talked with some European leaders at the soccer thing. He doesn’t really have principles. Next time Putin gets trump in a room, he will likely flip flop again.