Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

Discussions will involve officials with the White House, the US Department of State and the office of the US Trade Representative, Associated Press reported

Trump's comments came as he signalled his administration would impose a second phase of sanctions on Moscow.

The Trump administration has floated the idea of a second round of sanctions on Russia after its largest aerial attack on Ukraine's capital since the start of the war.

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

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"It is clear that energy dependency on Russia will be targeted more vehemently," an EU official told CNBC.