The United States is ready to impose further energy restrictions on Russia, President Donald Trump stated on Saturday, but only if all NATO countries stop buying Russian oil and take comparable actions.
In a social media post, Trump stated, “I am prepared to impose significant sanctions on Russia once all NATO countries have decided and begun to take similar action, and when all NATO countries cease purchasing oil from Russia.”
In an effort to assist in ending Russia’s war with Ukraine, which Trump has found difficult to halt despite repeated threats of stronger sanctions on Moscow and its allies, the United States has increased pressure on NATO nations to tighten energy sanctions on Russia in recent weeks.
