Trump states that implementing new sanctions against Russia is not timely
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his stance regarding the possibility of imposing new economic restrictions on Russia, emphasizing that now is not the most appropriate time for such actions.
According to him, introducing new sanctions could complicate diplomatic relations and cool down potential negotiations with the Russian leadership, particularly with Vladimir Putin.
In his speech, he stressed that the current priority is to create favorable conditions for a personal meeting with the Russian president in Budapest, scheduled shortly, which, in his view, could help find peaceful solutions to the Ukraine conflict.
“I’m not opposing any measures, but I believe that this is not the optimal moment for their implementation,” Trump stated.
He also highlighted that the goal is not only a personal meeting but also to promote peace in Ukraine, which remains a key foreign policy objective of Washington.
Meanwhile, the US Senate is preparing to approve a bill introducing high tariffs on Russian energy supplies and other goods, with the President expressing cautious interest in these measures.
Officials within the administration are already actively negotiating and suggesting edits to the bill to reach a compromise and prevent escalation.
Observers at Capitol Hill see this process as a sign that Trump is beginning to take the initiative more seriously, which might lead to either the suspension or strengthening of sanctions.
Additionally, it should be noted that after negotiations, the first call in over two months between the US and Russian leaders took place, during which Trump announced the possibility of a future meeting in Budapest.
An urgent issue remains the scheduled meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 17, where discussions will include the potential provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
These talks are crucial for further military support and could influence international diplomacy and sanctions policy towards Russia.