Executive Branch

Trump Says He Will Make ‘Very Important Decision’ on Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in 2 Weeks

The U.S. president is weighing potential options, including imposing massive sanctions or tariffs on Moscow.
Trump Says He Will Make ‘Very Important Decision’ on Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in 2 Weeks
President Donald Trump holds a photograph he said was given to him as a gift by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on Aug. 22, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will give Russia and Ukraine two weeks to hold talks aimed at ending the war between the two countries, and if no progress is made, he will decide on the next steps, which could include heavy sanctions or tariffs.

“We'll see what happens over the next two weeks. We’re going to find out which way it’s going to go,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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