“ US President Donald Trump said now is not the best time to impose new sanctions on Russia, as it could complicate or derail a planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Source: Trump at a press conference in the White House on October 16, The Associated Press Details: While the US Senate is waiting for the approval of a bill on the introduction of high tariffs for countries that buy Russian energy carriers and other goods, President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the feasibility of such measures in the near future. “I’m not against anything. I’m just saying that maybe now is not the best time,” he said. During the press conference, Trump emphasized that he is currently seeking to create favorable conditions for a personal meeting with Putin in Hungary, probably within the next two weeks. According to Trump, the upcoming meeting will help put an end to the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the US Senate is waiting for Trump’s approval of a bill that provides for the introduction of high tariffs for countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other export goods in order to deal a serious economic blow to Moscow. Although the president has yet to formally express support, and Republican leaders do not plan to advance the document without his approval, the White House has shown increasing interest in the bill behind the scenes in recent weeks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that senators would consider the document “within the next 30 days.” According to two officials familiar with the course of discussions between the White House and the Senate, representatives of the administration are already studying the bill in detail, proposing editorial changes and technical clarifications. On Capitol Hill, this is seen as a sign that Trump is taking the initiative more seriously. “Maybe this will be such a productive conversation that we end up with peace,” Trump said, adding that the final decision on sanctions rests with him. Background: The leaders of the United States and Russia held their first conversation in almost two months on Thursday. After that, Donald Trump said that the leaders will hold another meeting – this time in Budapest. As you know, the next day, October 17, Trump is scheduled to meet with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi. One of the key topics at it will be the issue of the possible supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images Source: Trump on press conference at the White House on October 16, The Associated Press
Details: While the US Senate is waiting for the approval of a draft law on the introduction of high tariffs for countries that buy Russian energy carriers and other goods, President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the feasibility of such measures in the near future.
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“I’m not against anything. I’m just saying that maybe now is not the best time,” he said.
During the press conference, Trump emphasized that he is currently seeking to create favorable conditions for a personal meeting with Putin in Hungary, probably within the next two weeks.
According to Trump, the upcoming meeting will help put an end to the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, the US Senate is waiting for Trump’s approval of a bill that provides for the introduction of high tariffs for countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other export goods in order to deal a serious economic blow to Moscow.
Although the president has yet to formally express support, and Republican leaders do not plan to advance the document without his approval, the White House has shown increasing interest in the bill behind the scenes in recent weeks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that senators will consider the document “within the next 30 days.”
According to two officials familiar with the course of discussions between the White House and the Senate, representatives of the administration are already studying the bill in detail, proposing editorial changes and technical clarifications. On Capitol Hill, this is seen as a sign that Trump is taking the initiative more seriously.
“Maybe this will be such a productive conversation that we end up with peace,” Trump said, adding that the final decision on sanctions rests with him.
Prehistory:
- The leaders of the United States and Russia held their first conversation in almost two months on Thursday. Donald Trump said after her that the leaders will hold another meeting – this time in Budapest.
- As you know, the next day, October 17, Trump is scheduled to meet with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi. One of the key topics at it will be the issue of possible provision to Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles.