RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)On the war in Ukraine and US sanctions against Russia, "The President has been quite decisive. But he has also been very clear that the war needs to end." United Nations US Representative @michaelgwaltz⏯️https://t.co/ocFSIrdHn7 https://t.co/wLbt2EEF9I ...

Group 1 - The meeting with President Putin was canceled due to a feeling that it would not lead to a productive outcome, but it is planned for the future [1] - Sanctions against Russia are being elevated at this time, indicating a strategic decision after a prolonged period of waiting [1] - There is a reference to previous military engagements, suggesting a historical context of involvement in multiple conflicts [2]

US-Russia Relations & Ukraine War - Tensions escalated between the US and Russia after President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with President Putin [1] - Secretary of State Rubio and Russian counterpart Lavrov held "frank" talks amid new Russian strikes on Ukraine [1][3] - Trump claimed he threatened Putin with bombing Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine [2] - The US expresses disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine [6] Trump's Evolving Stance on Putin - Trump's past flattery of Putin contrasts with his current frustration over the lack of desired outcomes in Ukraine [4] - Trump is now considering a sanctions package against Russia [7] - Trump previously called Putin a "genius" for invading Ukraine [17] Sanctions & Russia's Financial Position - A sanctions package against Russia is under consideration in the Senate, with support from 85 senators [7][11][14] - Existing sanctions on Russia have weakened due to the lack of new sanctions this calendar year [15] - Russia is currently in a better financial position than when Trump took office [15] US Policy & Credibility - Trump's Russia policy is described as weak, needing stronger actions like supporting the proposed sanctions [11] - Concerns are raised about the consistency and clarity of US policy towards Ukraine under Trump [19] - There are concerns about whether the Ukrainians can rely on continued supplies from the US [19]