Trump prepares tough sanctions against Russia: why senators postponed the decision.

How senators comment on the situation

The outlet notes that although the Senate 'hawks' wanted their sanctions bill passed before the month-long recess, they ultimately left the decision entirely in Trump's hands, at least for the summer.

In our bill, we propose 500 percent. If it's 250 percent, I could live with that. Even if it's 100 percent, maybe. But you should impose crippling sanctions that will stop them from fueling Russia's war machine.

I think Trump will be very cautious in his actions. But I think he is clearly frustrated with Putin, and I think he is now starting to realize that many of us were right.

Senator James Risch (Republican from Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stated that the decision on what sanctions will be imposed — if Russia meets the deadline set by Trump — is 'a process that is ongoing.' Democrats have expressed skepticism regarding whether Trump will punish Putin, even as the president shows growing frustration over the Russian leader's refusal to agree to a ceasefire.

Donald Trump himself called the ongoing Russian attacks against Ukraine 'disgusting.' 'We have about eight days. ... We are going to impose sanctions,' he said. Earlier, it was reported that according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, Donald Trump will announce tough sanctions and tariffs against Russia as early as August 8. Friends and trade partners will have no place left with the Russians.

We also reported that the American leader doubts whether sanctions will bother Vladimir Putin. In his opinion, the war between Ukraine and Russia should not have started at all.After Republican senators retreated from pushing the sanctions bill against Russia, the issue of imposing strict measures against Russia rests on President Trump's shoulders. Democrats express doubt about his readiness to punish Putin for aggressive actions, but Trump himself shows increasing frustration in relations with Russia.