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Trump Urged to Increase Economic Pressure on Russia

5/6/2025

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Polish President Andrzej Duda called on U.S. President Donald Trump to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to halt its aggression in Ukraine. Trump suggested that falling oil prices could push Russia towards negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing for a ceasefire, contingent on meaningful concessions from Russia, as the threat of sanctions looms without action.

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Polish President Andrzej Duda called on U.S. President Donald Trump to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to halt its aggression in Ukraine. Trump suggested that falling oil prices could push Russia towards negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing for a ceasefire, contingent on meaningful concessions from Russia, as the threat of sanctions looms without action.