On January 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he might impose more sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to talks to end the war in Ukraine. Trump did not give specific details about the new sanctions. The U.S. has already placed heavy sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump also mentioned that his administration is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. He added that the European Union should do more to support Ukraine. Trump said they were in talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and would be speaking with President Putin soon to address the situation.