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Trump Believes Putin is Delaying Ceasefire Talks as US Considers Tougher Sanctions, Fox News Reports
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On April 1, Jacqui Heinrich, Senior White House Correspondent for Fox News, reported via X that US President Donald Trump believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin is delaying comprehensive ceasefire negotiations. According to a source familiar with the discussions, Trump is frustrated with what he perceives as Russia’s slow approach to diplomacy.
🚨NEWS: Trump believes Putin is stalling, admin eyeing aggressive sanctions enforcement including Russian ‘shadow fleet'
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 1, 2025
A source familiar with the discussions tells FOX President Trump is frustrated with Putin, and believes Russia is “slow-rolling comprehensive ceasefire…
As part of ongoing talks, a “path forward” is being considered, with discussions focusing on the enforcement of economic measures against Russia. Sources indicate that current enforcement of sanctions is relatively low—estimated informally at a “level 3 out of 10.” The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to increase pressure, particularly targeting Russia’s so-called shadow fleet .
Fox News sources state that most of this fleet is already under sanction, yet it remains responsible for approximately 70% of Russia’s illicit oil sales.
Earlier, it was reported that US President Donald Trump did not “appreciate” the Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s proposal to establish a United Nations-led interim administration in Ukraine.
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