According to three U.S. officials and one knowledgeable person, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting the banking and energy sectors, to increase pressure on Moscow and force it to accept President Trump's efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. One government official stated that the sanctions would target the state-owned energy giant Gazprom, as well as major entities involved in natural resources and banking. However, it remains unclear whether Trump will approve the package. The knowledgeable person said that the National Security Council is "trying to coordinate some more punitive actions against Russia." "But this must be signed by Trump." Another U.S. official also confirmed, "This is entirely his (Trump's) decision."