Rosenberg: Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks

The news article discusses President Trump's approach to the Ukraine crisis and his relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has decided to cancel a planned meeting with Putin at the G20 summit, citing Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships and sailors. Additionally, the US has imposed new sanctions on Russian oil exports, a move that is likely to anger Moscow. The article suggests that Trump is now favoring a "stick" approach over the previous "carrot" strategy, abandoning attempts at diplomacy in favor of more punitive measures. The author, the BBC's Russia editor, argues that these actions will not be well-received in Russia and could further strain relations between the US and Russia. The article provides an analysis of the shifting dynamics between the two leaders and the potential implications of the US's hardline stance on the ongoing Ukraine conflict.