Trump says no new Russia sanctions needed at this stage

BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he does not see a need for additional sanctions on Russia at this stage. Asked whether Washington would punish Moscow, Trump replied, "It depends on subsequent actions. Russia is behaving very well regarding the Strait of Hormuz." He added, "Everything they do, we do too." Relations between the United States and Russia deteriorated sharply during former President Joe Biden's term, but the Trump administration has moved to coordinate with Moscow on several regional files, particularly in the Middle East, according to officials familiar with the discussions. Trump has previously accused the Biden administration of making "mistakes" in its handling of Russia, saying his own cabinet has worked to "correct" them. The president did not specify what conditions could trigger new sanctions or which Russian actions he was assessing. No further details on the policy review were immediately available.