Trump indicating preparedness to enforce substantial penalties against Russia
In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump met for the first time since 2019 at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Alaska on August 15. The leaders discussed various aspects of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis.
Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the situation, stating that he saw 'light at the end of the tunnel' on September 3. He also emphasised that Moscow is genuinely interested in ending the conflict in Ukraine but is convinced that all root causes of the crisis must be addressed for a stable and long-term resolution.
However, Putin also warned that if a solution to the Ukrainian crisis cannot be found, then the tasks will have to be resolved 'by force.' This statement was made on the same day, September 3.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, has been vocal about his patience running out with the conflict. He stated that tariffs on Chinese goods are intended to help end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and he believes that the imposition of tariffs and the cessation of Russian oil purchases will lead to a quick end to the conflict.
The heads of state highlighted the constructive nature of their talks following the meeting on August 15. However, Trump announced that there was no immediate need to consider imposing sanctions on Russia after the meeting.
Despite this, Trump has stated he is ready to impose serious sanctions on Russia, with the new sanctions, if imposed, hitting banks, oil, and tariffs hard. Trump also called the purchase of Russian oil by some NATO countries 'shocking.'
Meanwhile, as of September 2025, NATO countries—including EU member states—continue to import Russian oil and energy in significant quantities, despite Trump's call for a complete halt. While EU imports from Russia have fallen sharply, they have not stopped entirely, and the US itself still buys Russian oil.
On a positive note, the channels of communication are established for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, but there is a pause as of September 12, according to Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press secretary. Notably, substantial progress had been made in the Ukraine crisis discussions, despite no deal being reached, as noted by Trump.
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community will be closely watching developments in the Ukrainian crisis and the potential implications of the ongoing discussions between Putin and Trump.
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