Kremlin Fires Back at Trump’s “Second-Stage” Sanctions Threat

 

Kremlin Fires Back at Trump’s “Second-Stage” Sanctions Threat

What Sparked the Tension

On September 7, U.S. President Trump announced he’s prepared to launch a "second stage" of sanctions against Russia in response to continued aggression in Ukraine.
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Moscow’s Defiant Response

The Kremlin swiftly dismissed the move, asserting that “no pressure will force Russia to change course.” The statement made clear that Western sanctions are viewed as ineffective and won’t alter Moscow’s strategic objectives.
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Broader Western Coordination Underway

Simultaneously, European Union officials are in Washington negotiating a coordinated sanctions package with the U.S.—marking the first joint action since Trump’s return to office. The aim is to synchronize transatlantic pressure and enhance its impact.