US Sanctions Russia’s Banks and Energy to Pressure Putin for Ukraine Peace

The US has finalized new sanctions against Russia, targeting banks and energy companies as a measure to force President Vladimir Putin into supporting President Donald Trump’s call for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The sanctions hit major players like Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned energy company, and others related to natural resources and finance. The White House confirmed the move while officials declined to disclose the full list of targeted organizations, according to Reuters. .