On February 27, speaking at the White House, President Donald Trump affirmed that he is ready to implement the reduction of economic barriers to Moscow.
I really want to implement the easing of sanctions," Trump declared when asked about the possibility of restoring trade relations between the two countries.
The US leader emphasized that he had directly discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin and set a goal to end the conflict in the shortest time, although he did not disclose details about upcoming high-level contacts.
This statement marks an important turning point in the Trump administration's foreign policy strategy in 2026. Instead of maintaining maximum pressure for a long time, the US is shifting its focus to using lifting sanctions as a key bargaining "card" at the negotiating table.
According to close sources, the peace roadmap that Mr. Trump is promoting includes freezing the current front lines and gradually lifting sanctions in stages, in return Russia must make specific security commitments to Eastern Europe.
Observers believe that the easing of sanctions is not only aimed at peace but also to reduce the economic burden on European allies, who are exhausted by energy prices.
However, this proposal is facing skepticism from a part of the US Congress and NATO allies. They are concerned that the premature lifting of sanctions could be seen as a concession, creating a precedent for future attacks. In response, Mr. Trump affirmed that all steps will be calculated to ensure that US interests are paramount.
In fact, since the beginning of 2026, US businesses have begun to look for opportunities to return to the Russian market in case the ban is lifted. Fields such as agriculture, civil technology and energy are waiting for official signals from the White House.
However, the US State Department warned that the lifting of sanctions will only be implemented when there is clear evidence of Russian troops withdrawing or reducing their presence in disputed areas.
The result of this effort not only determines the future of Ukraine but also reshapes the global geopolitical order. If Mr. Trump's agreement is successful, this will be the biggest victory in his term, proving the pragmatic diplomatic strategy: Using economics to resolve prolonged ideological and military conflicts.
