Trump hopes Ukrainian crisis could be settled soon, says new sanctions against Russia possible

WASHINGTON. Oct 10 (Interfax) - President of the United States Donald Trump has reiterated that he hopes for a prompt settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

"I think we'll be getting there hopefully soon," Trump told reporters during a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the White House.

Answering a question whether he is going to step up the pressure on Russia, Trump said, "We're all stepping it up."

"Yes I might," he said, answering a journalist's question whether Washington would impose new sanctions on Moscow.

At the same time, Trump did not specify what sanctions he would be willing to consider.