By lifting sanctions against Syria, US President Donald Trump removed some Russian companies, banks, and individuals from under certain restrictions. However, they were removed only from the so-called Syrian sanctions regime,

President Donald Trump said he has his eyes on the 50,000 Russian troops deployed to the border near Sumy in Ukraine, where there are fears Moscow is ready to launch a new summer offensive in a war the American leader is trying to end.

The US has halted weapons shipments to Ukraine because of concerns that America’s stockpile is too low. In a blow to Kyiv, the White House said it will “ put America’s interests first following a review of the nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe” on Tuesday evening.