President Trump is trying to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, but Putin seems focused on military operations. The US is working on legislation to impose sanctions on Russia and its financial backers.
Key Points
US and allies working on legislation for sanctions on Russia
Pressure on China to stop supporting Russia financially
European sanctions on Russia and Chinese entities
Pros
Efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war
Legislation to impose sanctions on Russia and its financial backers is gaining support
Cons
Putin seems more aggressive the more he is engaged