The United States has prepared a sweeping package of new sanctions targeting Russia, aiming to pressure the Kremlin into supporting peace efforts in Ukraine. However, it remains unclear whether President Donald Trump will sign off on the measures, as internal debates continue within the administration.

According to sources familiar with the discussions, the proposed sanctions package includes significant penalties aimed at Russia’s energy and banking sectors. Major state-controlled firms such as Gazprom are reportedly on the list, along with key players in natural resource extraction and financial services. The sanctions are intended to escalate economic pressure on Moscow as the war in Ukraine drags into its third year.

Despite the package being finalized by the National Security Council, President Trump has yet to approve it. This hesitation reflects the broader uncertainty surrounding Trump’s evolving stance on Russia. While he has often expressed a willingness to engage diplomatically with Russian President Vladimir Putin, recent frustrations over the Kremlin’s dismissal of US ceasefire proposals have led to a harder line from the White House.

If enacted, the sanctions would represent a notable shift from Trump’s earlier approach. During the first year of his current term, Trump dissolved a dedicated sanctions enforcement task force and floated a controversial peace plan that would have required Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. That proposal was ultimately rejected by both Kyiv and many of Washington’s European allies.

The European Union has voiced concern over the unpredictability of US sanctions policy under the Trump administration. EU leaders are currently reviewing recent American decisions and considering the potential consequences of any rollback in pressure on Moscow. There are also signs of unease in NATO circles, as some worry that a softening of US policy could embolden further Russian aggression.

Meanwhile, the United States is also weighing the imposition of secondary sanctions on countries that continue economic cooperation with Russia, including India and China. These potential sanctions could significantly expand the impact of US efforts to isolate Moscow economically and diplomatically.

With the situation in Ukraine showing no signs of resolution, and as civilian casualties continue to mount, the next steps from the White House will be closely watched around the world. The approval or rejection of the proposed sanctions could determine the future of US-Russia relations and the broader geopolitical balance in Eastern Europe.