U.S. President Bush signs order expanding sanctions against Zimbabwe . In a statement , Bush calls Robert Taylor 's government ` ` illegitimate '' Russia , China have vetoed U.N. resolution calling for international sanctions . Bush said Friday the United States is ready to provide a `` substantial assistance package , development aid and normalization with international financial institutions '' should those talks result in a new government `` that reflects the will of the Zimbabwean people . '' Mugabe , Zimbabwe have signed agreement paving way for power - sharing talks .
U.S. President Bush signs order expanding sanctions against Zimbabwe . In a statement , Bush calls Robert Taylor 's government ` ` illegitimate '' Russia , China have vetoed U.N. resolution calling for international sanctions . Mugabe , Zimbabwe have signed agreement paving way for power - sharing talks .