Trump turns up the heat on Putin as he deals second blow to Russia in just hours | World | News
Donald Trump made two heavy blows to Russia in just a few hours. On Wednesday, the White House still confirmed that it plans to follow the threat of secondary sanctions against Russia. Friday, August 8, will mark the last date set by the US Vladimir Putin president to end the war in Ukraine.
Washington had previously threatened to interfere with the Russian economy if Moscow did not clearly show that he wanted peace in his neighboring country. And today, the White House confirmed the intention of implementing measures designed to prevent third parties from trading with countries that were sanctioned to Russia within two days. This came, despite the fact that the last meeting between Mr. Trump’s special ambassador Steve Witkoff and Putin was going well.
This afternoon he wrote on the real Social: “Special Ambassador Steve Witkoff held a highly productive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Great progress has been made! Then, I updated some of our European allies. Everyone acknowledges that this war should end and we will work for it in the coming days and weeks. Thank you for paying attention to this issue!”
Hours ago, Trump called Russia a “extraordinary threat to the country’s national security and foreign policy. This came to India because he signed an executive order that slapped 25% more tariffs than Russian oil imports.
The President of the US said: “I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to bring an advertisement to the importation of Indian articles that import the Russian federation oil directly or indirectly.”
By targeting Russian oil, the United States may disable the Kremlin’s ability to finance Ukraine’s illegal occupation.
Mr. Trump comes to the Russian economy because he speaks to US President Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Our common position with our partners is definitely clear – the war must end. And Ukraine will certainly defend its independence. We must end the war in which we all begin.” Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukrine. “
