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Trump pursues diplomacy with Russia as sanctions remain on the table
The White House says diplomacy is the path forward while sanctions stay as a ready option ahead of the Alaska meeting with Putin.

Trump favors talks with Moscow ahead of an Alaska meeting while keeping sanctions ready as leverage.
Trump pursues diplomacy with Russia as sanctions remain on the table
Trump says diplomacy is the preferred route and he does not want to rush new sanctions, though the White House says the option remains on the table. The Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin will test whether talks can produce progress toward ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Key Takeaways
"There are sanctions and many other measures that the president could utilize if he has to. Not that he wants to; diplomacy and negotiation have always been the way for this president."
White House spokesperson commenting on tools beyond talks
"What comes after that meeting is up to President Trump."
Statement on next steps after the Alaska talks
"He wants to sit down and look the Russian president in the eyes and see what progress can be made."
Emphasis on direct dialogue in Alaska talks
The stance reflects a long standing pattern in U.S. policy: diplomacy as the default path with sanctions a fallback if talks stall. The Alaska session could shift from a signal of intent to a concrete path forward if both sides commit to steps. The risk is that stalled progress or misread concessions could undermine trust at a moment when Kyiv seeks clear gains.
Highlights
- Diplomacy stays the first option sanctions stay as a tool
- What comes after that meeting is up to President Trump
- Look the Russian president in the eyes and see what progress can be made
Political sensitivity around Russia diplomacy
The piece discusses diplomacy with Russia, potential sanctions, and Ukraine related land issues, a topic that can spark political backlash and affect public opinion and budget considerations.
The road to peace remains fragile and requires clear steps, not slogans.
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