Sources: The United States is ready to impose new sanctions on Russia regarding the Ukraine issue, but Trump's intentions are unclear.

[Sources: The U.S. is preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine issue, but Trump’s willingness is unclear] According to three U.S. officials and one insider, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including measures in the banking and energy sectors, to increase pressure on Moscow to compel it to accept President Trump’s efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. One government official stated that the sanctions target the state-owned energy giant Gazprom as well as major entities involved in natural resources and banking. However, it is still unclear whether Trump will approve the package. The insider said that the National Security Council is “trying to coordinate some more punitive actions against Russia.” “But this has to be signed off by Trump.” Another U.S. official also confirmed, “This is entirely his (Trump’s) decision.”