President Donald Trump warned that Russia will face “very severe” economic consequences if his forthcoming meeting with President Vladimir Putin does not yield progress toward ending the war. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said, “I’m not doing this for my health … I’m doing this to save a lot of lives.” The U.S. leader did not detail the measures he might take but signaled a readiness to concentrate on domestic priorities should Moscow reject a deal. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has claimed an estimated 1.4 million lives.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump to Vladimir Putin on if no deal will be made with Zelensky following the meeting "Economically severe [consequences]. It will be VERY severe. I'm not doing this for my health, OK? I don't need it. I'd like to focus on our country. But I'm doing this https://t.co/5pGAHRMtoJ
Trump warns Putin: 'very economically severe' consequences if meeting doesn't go to his liking 'I'm not doing this for my health... I'm doing this to save a lot of lives' https://t.co/A1NdBwCBlR https://t.co/pIEdtSeIgL
POTUS says Russia will face economic consequences if not interested in a deal — “Economically severe. Yes. It will be very severe. I'm not doing this for my health, okay? I don't need it. I'd like to focus on our country, but I'm doing this to save a lot of lives.”