The BRICS TimesDuring a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed hope that these sanctions would not last long and the war could end soon.
Moscow Slams New US Restrictions
The Kremlin has strongly reacted to the new sanctions the US Trump administration imposed on Russian oil companies. Russia stated that this decision by the Trump government will damage peace efforts. The nation will take every necessary step to defend its interests. Moscow believes America has weakened all diplomatic initiatives started to end the Ukraine conflict with this move.
US-Russia Tension Set to Escalate
According to an AFP report, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the US action a “decision taken in the opposite direction.” She added that it will not help resolve the Ukraine dispute. Furthermore, Russian officials claimed Moscow has developed strong countermeasures to deal with Western sanctions. These mechanisms will be strengthened further in the economic and energy sectors in the future.
Trump Announces Key Sanctions
In fact, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he was imposing sanctions on two major Russian oil companies—Rosneft and Lukoil. Trump mentioned that no concrete progress was being made in diplomatic talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to AFP, Trump said, “We talk all the time, the talks are good, but there is no result.”
New Trump Sanctions Raise Concerns
During his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump voiced hope that the sanctions wouldn’t be effective for an extended period. He further hoped the war could conclude quickly. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that America remains open to peace talks, despite the sanctions. He stated, “Wherever there is an opportunity for peace, America will be ready for talks.”
