President Trump expresses hesitation over imposing new sanctions on Russia, wishing not to affect Ukraine ceasefire talks

Donald Trump has said he does not want to impose new sanctions on Russia, fearing they could hurt the chances of reaching a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. While acknowledging that Putin could delay negotiations, Trump criticized the Russian bombing and said Russia would suffer severe consequences without his intervention. As his administration considers options for new sanctions, pressure from Congress is mounting in light of the recent attacks in Ukraine.