Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This move comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin have not yielded any meaningful progress. The sanctions target these major Russian energy firms, further escalating economic pressure on Moscow. The action aims to constrain Russia's ability to finance its military operations in Ukraine. However, Trump has expressed frustration with the lack of tangible outcomes from his direct talks with Putin, suggesting that the diplomatic efforts have not borne fruit. The article highlights the continued tensions between the U.S. and Russia, as the former seeks to intensify its economic and political pressure on the latter over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The new sanctions underscore the Biden administration's determination to maintain a firm stance against Russian aggression, even as Trump's previous attempts at diplomatic engagement have not achieved the desired results.