Trump during the G7 summit: re-imposing sanctions on Russian oil soon
President Donald that will soon be able to reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, during the G7 summit, as leaders seek to intensify pressure on Moscow over its invasion
Trump said "We will be able to do this soon, the oil is flowing now" Through the Strait of Hormuz after the agreement with Iran to end the Middle East war.
Russian oil
Washington had extended an exemption from sanctions on shipments of Russian oil at sea, which raised concerns among its European allies.
Trump did not set a timetable for that.
The United States suspended some sanctions imposed on Russian oil to confront the sharp rise in crude oil prices resulting from the war with Iran.
G7
Trump announced that he is participating Until Wednesday at the G7 summit in Evian, France, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky there, and intends to meet him again later Tuesday.
He said on the sidelines of the summit: "Russia should reach an agreement. Russia has lost a huge number of lives, as is the case in Ukraine" Since the beginning of the conflict.
Ukraine issue
When asked about his meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, he answered that it was "Good meeting". He added: "I will meet him again later".
Trump acknowledged that the United States had so far "Focused on Iran"He explained that he currently wants to address the Ukraine issue, not for financial reasons, but because of the human losses.
He said that "The whole thing is ridiculous. So, yes, I will do my best"
Trump was keen to stress that the United States is far from this conflict, both strategically and geographically.
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