President Donald Trump’s administration has extended sanctions on Russia for another year, citing ongoing threats including election interference, cyberattacks, and violations of international law. This decision follows a surprise diplomatic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Despite the high-level dialogue and Putin expecting a personal message from Trump, tensions remain. Witkoff has been advocating for a Ukraine ceasefire but uncertainty persists over Moscow’s willingness to end the conflict. Click to know more.