Trump Extends Russia Sanctions for Another Year
April 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to keep the sanctions on Russia going for another year. These were originally put in place by Joe Biden back in April 2021 because of Russia’s aggressive actions abroad, and they were made even tougher in March 2022 after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The official announcement, dated April 10, was made public in the U.S. Federal Register. The sanctions are part of a national emergency declaration that lets the U.S. target people and companies seen as threats to national security or foreign policy.
Trump said, “I’m extending this for another year,” referring to the same order Biden signed. He recently mentioned he might even consider tougher secondary sanctions if Russia’s president doesn’t stick to his promises though Trump said he’s pretty sure Putin will keep his word.
In the U.S., national emergencies like this stay in place for a year at a time unless the president renews them, which gives the government extra powers to deal with the situation.
Russian Airstrike Hits Kupiansk, Several Injured, Others Trapped
April 12, 2025
Russian forces attacked a private house in Kupiansk, a city in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, using a glide bomb. The explosion left four people hurt, and there are fears that others might still be buried under the rubble.
According to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, the attack happened around 6:20 p.m. The injured include a 25-year-old woman, a 26-year-old man, and two other women aged 52 and 73.
Early reports suggest that up to three more people could be trapped underneath the debris.
Earlier that same day, a drone strike by Russian forces hit a residential area in Zolochiv, also in the Kharkiv region, starting a fire.
Russian Drone Targets Car in Donetsk Region, Three Injured
April 12, 2025
In another attack, Russian troops used an FPV drone to strike a civilian car near the village of Oleksandro-Kalynove in the Donetsk region. The incident happened around 3 p.m., leaving three people injured.
The Donetsk Prosecutor’s Office reported that two men, aged 49 and 55, and a 59-year-old woman were hurt by the explosion, suffering from shrapnel wounds, concussions, and other injuries. All three received medical attention.
A war crimes investigation has been launched over this attack.
The Donetsk region remains one of the most dangerous spots in Ukraine, with constant shelling damaging homes, businesses, and essential services. The region also has the country’s longest frontline, stretching about 300 kilometers.
On the same day, Russian drones also attacked the town of Kostiantynivka, damaging more civilian infrastructure.
Trump Keeps Biden’s Russia Sanctions Alive for Another Year
