President Donald Trump said he plans to send his foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Russia in the coming days amid growing frustration over Moscow’s continued assault on Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump called Russia’s actions “disgusting” and questioned whether more sanctions would impact President Vladimir Putin, Firstpost reported.

Witkoff, currently in the Middle East discussing Israel’s war in Gaza, is expected to visit Russia next. Trump noted that while sanctions may not sway Putin, the US intends to proceed with them regardless.

He also pointed to recent sanctions on Indian goods over its oil trade with Russia and warned China of similar consequences, according to Firstpost.