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Trump Downplays New Russia Sanctions: Legal Authority and Policy Debate Unfold Amid Ukraine Conflict
Trump Downplays New Russia Sanctions: The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted successive U.S. administrations to impose a series of economic sanctions targeting Moscow’s political, financial, and industrial sectors. In May 2025, former President Donald Trump publicly downplayed the likelihood of implementing additional sanctions on Russia, suggesting that punitive measures would depend on President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to negotiate (The Wall Street Journal, May 2025). This stance raises critical questions regarding presidential discretion in foreign affairs, statutory mandates for sanctions, and the balance between diplomatic engagement and coercive tools. The issue thus hinges on whether—or to what extent—the executive branch, under existing legal frameworks, can defer or forego sanctions despite ongoing aggression.