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US Intensifies Pressure on Russia as Trump-Putin Call Looms

With no ceasefire achieved in Istanbul talks, the US threatens new sanctions and prepares for high-stakes diplomacy to push for an end to the Ukraine war.

Overview

  • The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years ended with a prisoner swap agreement but no progress toward a ceasefire.
  • President Trump and President Putin are scheduled to hold a phone call on Monday, the third since January, to discuss potential steps toward ending the war.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Russia of looming sanctions if negotiations fail to yield significant results.
  • Turkey's President Erdoğan solidified his role as a key mediator, hosting the talks and maintaining ties with both sides, despite Putin's absence.
  • The US and European allies continue to coordinate efforts, with the EU preparing new sanctions targeting Russia's financial and energy sectors.