U.S. President Donald Trump , in a combative address to the UN General Assembly , warned Russia of tough economic action over the war in Ukraine and dismissed international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state.

In his first U.N. address since regaining power in January, Trump spoke to dozens of world leaders, many of whom have been alarmed to see the United States turn away from traditional alliances in favour of an isolationist “America First” policy.

Trump’s warning to Russia came with a twist. He said he wants U.S. allies to impose the same measures on Russia he is proposing to try to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull back from the biggest war in Europe since World War II.

The U.S. president has warned about the possibility of sanctions on Russia several times, b

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