Trump team has prepped options to pressure Russia to end war

The U.S. has prepared options for President Trump to escalate economic pressure on Russia amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine, with Russian leader Vladimir Putin resisting efforts to end the conflict. While specific details remain undisclosed, U.S. officials suggest Trump could impose further sanctions, including energy restrictions, though any decision would likely be his alone. Existing sanctions since 2022 have had limited success in halting Moscow's war effort.