Trump says he's considering Russia sanctions and tariffs until ceasefire is reached with Ukraine

Washington — President Trump said Friday that he is "strongly considering" imposing sanctions and tariffs on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire and peace deal that would halt Moscow's three-year war with Ukraine.

Mr. Trump's post on his social media platform, Truth Social, appears to be in response to drone and missile attacks launched on Ukrainian energy facilities Friday. The president said that because Russia is "absolutely 'pounding'" Ukraine, "I am strongly considering large scale banking sanctions, sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a cease fire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached."

"To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late," Mr. Trump wrote.