US President Donald Trump has indicated he will give Russian President Vladimir Putin a couple of weeks to influence the situation regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict before deciding on further action. Trump stated that within this timeframe, he may decide to impose economic sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire is not reached. He emphasized that he could go "one way or the other" on the Russia issue and will reassess the situation after observing developments over the next week or two. The potential sanctions are described as "very tough" and contingent on whether Putin agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump also noted that consequences could follow if Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy do not meet to negotiate. These remarks were made over several days, with the latest statements reaffirming the possibility of sanctions if diplomatic progress is not achieved soon.