Trump warns of ‘very severe’ consequences if Putin does not want peace with Ukraine

Published August 13, 2025 1:41pm ET



President Donald Trump has promised that Russia will experience “very severe” consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear open to stopping his war with Ukraine when the pair meet on Friday in Alaska for their highly anticipated meeting.

“Yes, they will. There will be consequences,” Trump told reporters Wednesday during an event at the Kennedy Center.

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