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Trump mulls new sanctions after Russia launches massive Ukraine strike
Mace | 27th May 2025 | International, Kyiv, Washington
President Donald Trump is weighing fresh sanctions on Russia following its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began. The strikes killed 12 civilians and derailed peace talks. The Kremlin dismissed Trump’s criticism, while Washington considers targeting Russian banks and sanction-busting countries.
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