“US President Donald Trump has accused Europeans of a lack of rigid position on Russia, saying that they are only “saying, not acting.” He stressed that the further introduction of US sanctions depends on whether Europe will strengthen its own restrictive measures and stop buying Russian energy.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Trump while communicating with journalists before boarding on board Air Force Presidential Aircraft 1
Details: Answering questions about possible sanctions against Russia by NATO, President Trump stated that the Alliance and Europe were “not doing their work.” The main claim of the White House Head was that European countries continue to buy energy in the Russian Federation.
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“Listen, Europe is my friends. But they buy oil in Russia. So we cannot be the only one who works, you know, for full,” Trump stressed.
He called the sanctions imposed by Europe “not stiff” and set a condition for further action from the United States.
“I am ready to impose sanctions, but they have to strengthen their sanctions according to what I do,” the President said.
In clarifying his position, Trump confirmed that he was expecting synchronous or advanced actions from European partners.
“Well, I’m ready to move forward, but they also have to do it. I think they will do it. But they are only talking but not working,” Trump said.
Trump categorically stated that the agreement with the Europeans was to fully refuse to buy Russian goods.
“The arrangement is that they (Europeans – ed.) Do not buy in Russia – whether natural gas or cigarettes, I do not care,” the President stressed.
The reminder of journalists about his promise to impose “serious sanctions” against Russia The President commented on the assurance that when they are introduced, it will be “very, very strong”.
Prehistory:
- On September 13, Trump wrote on his social network Truth Socal that he is ready to impose serious sanctions against Russia if all NATO countries do and if they stop buying Russian oil.
- Before that, he once again stated that his patience about the head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin was “exhausted”.