According to a report by Politico, President of Poland Andrzej Duda has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to intensify sanctions against the Russian Federation in an effort to accelerate the resolution of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Duda emphasized the unique role the United States can play in exerting economic pressure on Moscow to compel meaningful concessions from the Kremlin.
“The United States possesses a wide array of economic instruments capable of influencing the behavior of the Russian Federation,” President Duda stated. “If any nation has the capacity to compel President Vladimir Putin to reconsider his aggressive policies and make tangible concessions, it is the United States of America—and in particular, its President.”
Duda’s appeal reflects broader concerns within the transatlantic alliance about the need for sustained and enhanced pressure on Russia, as well as the pivotal role of American leadership in addressing global security challenges.
