This was reported by Ukrainska Pravda with reference to The Wall Street Journal.
The publication notes that the sanctions are being considered because Trump is frustrated with kremlin ruler vladimir putin’s attacks on Ukraine and the slow pace of peace negotiations.
According to one of the sources, the restrictions are unlikely to include new banking sanctions, but other options are being discussed to pressure putin to make concessions at the negotiating table, including a 30-day ceasefire supported by Ukraine but rejected by russia.
Meanwhile, the WSJ wrote that Trump might also decide not to impose new sanctions.
The article added that "Trump is also tiring of the peace negotiations" and is considering withdrawing from them if "a final push doesn't work".
“It is unclear what would happen if the US retreats from the peace process and whether Trump would continue to provide military support to Ukraine”, - the article states.
Reportedly, for several weeks, Trump resisted pressure to criticize putin for refusing to agree to the ceasefire supported by Ukraine.
But, according to WSJ sources, Trump’s thinking was influenced by three key ideas.
However, according to the WSJ sources, three key thoughts have influenced Trump's thinking.
Firstly, his dislike of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who, in Trump's opinion, "encourages further conflict" by insisting on sanctions, even though Zelensky has agreed to a ceasefire.
Secondly, Trump’s belief that additional sanctions against russia would not limit its ability to wage war but would complicate efforts to restore US-Russian economic ties.
Thirdly, Trump’s assumption that he knew putin and that the russian leader would end the war as a personal favour. However, putin's unwillingness to make concessions has tarnished Trump's opinion, especially after a phone conversation last week during which putin refused to sign a ceasefire agreement.
Previously, Trump said that putin has gone absolutely crazy and wants all of Ukraine.