US will not strengthen sanctions against Russia – Trump
President Donald Trump said he would not strengthen sanctions against Russia, because there is a chance for progress, but does not exclude sanctions in the future.
Source: Trump, quotes CNN
Details: Trump said he would not exacerbate Russia’s sanctions at the moment after a two -hour conversation with the Kremlin head Vladimir Putin.
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The US President noted that, in his opinion, there is a chance to do something. «
Direct language Trump: « … if you do it, you can do much worse. »
« But there may be a time when it happens. »
That preceded:
- On May 19, Trump had a two -hour conversation with Putin, after which he stated that Ukraine and Russia were « immediately » They will start negotiations on ceasefire.
- Putin statedthat Russia seems to be ready to work on a memorandum with Ukraine, which includes a possible ceasefire for a certain time. The head of the Russian Federation also said that the contacts between the negotiating groups, which met in Istanbul, « resumed ».
- Earlier the media learned that before calling with the Kremlin Trump’s master « A few minutes » spoke With Vladimir Zelensky.
- Trump after a telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19 announcedthat Ukraine and Russia « immediately » will start negotiations on ceasefire.
- Trump statedthat is ready to « leave » from negotiations on the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine unless progress has been made.