Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ if Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War

The president’s comments came during an extended appearance at the Kennedy Center, where he announced this year’s honorees.

President Donald Trump. / Courtesy of Lalit K Jha

Against the backdrop of a ceremony celebrating artistic achievement at the Kennedy Centre, President Donald Trump on Aug.13 issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Moscow, declaring that Russia will face “very severe consequences” if President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war in Ukraine.

“Yes, they will. There will be consequences,” Trump said when asked whether Russia would face consequences if Putin does not agree to stop the fighting during their scheduled meeting in Alaska on Friday. Pressed for details, he added: “There will be — I don’t have to say. There will be very severe consequences.”

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