US President Donald Trump said that Washington will impose sanctions on Russia if it continues its war with Ukraine, according to US media reports.
Trump emphasized that Russia is adept at evading sanctions.
The US State Department affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its quest for lasting peace in the region.
The US administration wants a lasting peace in the region," said State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston, according to a post by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Twitter.
Houston added, "We want to continue to stand with Ukraine as it calls for a comprehensive and complete ceasefire."
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