Donald Trump Avoids Clear Answer on Trust in Vladimir Putin: More Clarity Expected in a Month
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President Donald Trump recently revealed during a press briefing at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that he still cannot provide a definitive answer regarding his level of trust in Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
When questioned by journalists about whether he trusts Putin, Trump responded that he would be able to give a clear answer in about a month.
This statement stunned analysts and observers, especially considering the recent tension surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and discussions of sanctions.
It is noteworthy that in recent months, Trump has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in efforts to end the war and accused Putin of disappointing him.
Meanwhile, signals from Washington suggest that Trump is contemplating additional sanctions against Russia.
A crucial point in his remarks was emphasizing the significance of Russia’s earnings from energy exports, specifically oil and gas, as a critical factor in efforts to bring peace.
He insisted that Europe must completely cease purchasing Russian energy resources.
These comments were reiterated during his speech at the UN General Assembly, underscoring his stance on energy sanctions as a primary leverage in applying pressure on Moscow and accelerating peace efforts in Ukraine.