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Calls for Harder Pressure
The White House, encouraged by the economic distress and battlefield stagnation, pressures NATO allies to intensify sanctions, including targeting Russian oil exports with secondary tariffs. U.S. officials hope that economic strain and military exhaustion will eventually force Russia to reconsider its position and resume peace negotiations.
The Way Forward
Despite the deadlock, U.S. policymakers remain committed to supporting Ukraine's resilience. Trump’s recent statements and the ongoing supply of advanced weaponry symbolize a broader strategy to weaken Russia's war efforts and bolster Kyiv’s prospects for reclaiming territories.