Trump threatens 'large scale' sanctions on Russia after major attack on Ukraine

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : During his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Trump said, "We've had serious discussions with Russia and received strong signals that they are ready for peace.
41% : European leaders have been alarmed by the shift in U.S.-Russia relations since Trump took office.
37% : On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly vowed to swiftly end the war in Ukraine -- going so far as to say he would do it within 24 hours of taking the oath or even before his inauguration because he's respected by Russia and Ukraine's leaders.
32% : "Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
31% : Since taking office, Trump has taken a conciliatory approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin while harshly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and falsely claiming Ukraine -- not Russia -- was responsible for starting the war.
31% : They have expressed concern that Trump will make concessions to Putin and embolden him.
25% : " It remains unclear, however, how serious Trump is about slapping sanctions and tariffs on Russia.
25% : " Trump is telling Russia "you're moving the wrong direction when we've got Ukraine going in the right direction," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to talk frankly about internal discussions about how to handle the Ukraine-Russia talks.
23% : Trump has also been known to change course and walk back threats.
15% : Trump has faced criticism for launching talks with Russia to end the war -- and for pressuring and criticizing Ukraine.

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