“ US President Donald Trump has said that he is counting on the impact of new sanctions against Russian oil companies, and hopes that they will force Vladimir Putin to behave more “sensibly” and help end the war in Ukraine. Source: Trump’s statement during a meeting at the White House with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Details: Speaking about the new sanctions, Trump emphasized that they are “tough” and aimed at Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Straight talk: “These are huge sanctions. We hope they don’t last long. We want the war to end. Thousands of soldiers died last week – both Russian and Ukrainian. It’s senseless and it has to stop.” Details: He added that he wasn’t sure if the move would force Putin to come to the negotiating table, but he hoped the sanctions would have an effect: Straight talk: “These are massive sanctions. I hope Putin will become more sensible – and so will Zelensky. As they say, it takes two to tango. These people hate each other, and that makes things difficult.” Details: Trump also explained that the sanctions decision was “long overdue” and part of his broader strategy to end the world’s wars. Direct speech: “I felt that the time had come. We have waited too long. We have finished many wars – there is one more left. I think we can handle this one.” Details: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has backed the US actions, saying the new sanctions “change the balance of power” and put additional pressure on Moscow to get Putin to agree to a ceasefire and start talks. Background: The United States has imposed sanctions against Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as their subsidiaries.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Trump’s statement during a meeting at the White House with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Details: Speaking about the new sanctions, Trump emphasized that they are “severe” and are aimed at the two largest oil companies of Russia – Rosneft and Lukoil.
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Direct speech: “These are huge sanctions. We hope they don’t last long. We want the war to end. Thousands of soldiers died last week – both Russian and Ukrainian. It’s senseless and it has to stop.”
Details: He added that he is not sure whether this move will force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table, but he hopes that the sanctions will have an effect:
Direct speech: “These are large-scale sanctions. I hope Putin will become more sensible – and Zelensky too. As they say, it takes two to tango. These people hate each other, and that complicates the situation.”
Details: Trump also explained that the sanctions decision was “long overdue” and part of his broader strategy to end wars in the world.
Direct speech: “I felt the time had come. We’ve waited too long. We’ve finished many wars – there’s one more to go. I think we can handle this one too.”
Details: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported the US actions, saying the new sanctions “change the balance of power” and put additional pressure on Moscow to get Putin to agree to a ceasefire and start negotiations.
Prehistory:
- The United States introduced sanctions against the largest Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as their subsidiaries.