Event Brief
Trump weighs business deals to pressure Putin to end war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: A new U.S. sanctions bill is intended to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, but President Trump is instead pursuing a different approach. The article says Trump may offer Russia business deals as an enticement.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump considers offering Russia business deals as an alternative approach to pressure Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump is pursuing an alternative to sanctions by offering enticements to Russia to encourage an end to the war.
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