Trump says yes on if ready for 2nd phase of Russia sanctions

Trump says yes on if ready for 2nd phase of Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is prepared to move forward with the second phase of sanctions against Russia. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions between the US and Russia, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict.

Trump made the statement during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office, where he emphasized that the US would take further action against Russia if it continued to buy Russian oil. He stated, "That [sanctions] cost hundreds of billions of dollars to Russia, you call that no action? Then I have not done Phase-2 yet or Phase-3... Two weeks ago, I said if India buys, India [will have] big problems, and that's what happens." This statement suggests that the US is ready to impose additional economic pressure on Russia to curb its influence and actions in the region [2].

The announcement follows a series of diplomatic and economic moves by the US and its allies aimed at isolating Russia. The European Commission has proposed legislation to phase out EU imports of Russian oil and gas by January 1, 2028, as part of efforts to sever decades-old energy relations with Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine [3].

Trump's stance on Russia is part of a broader geopolitical realignment, as seen in his recent comments on India, Russia, and China. In a cryptic post, Trump suggested that the US has lost India and Russia to China, signaling a shift in global alignments and an isolationist stance [1].

The US President's readiness to move forward with the second phase of sanctions against Russia underscores the ongoing tension between the two nations and the US's commitment to exerting economic pressure to influence Russia's actions. This development is likely to have significant implications for global energy markets and international relations.

References:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/trump-says-us-has-lost-india-and-russia-to-china/articleshow/123722279.cms
[2] https://m.thewire.in/article/diplomacy/trump-warns-of-phase-2-and-3-of-sanctions-against-india-over-russian-oil-trade
[3] https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-us-europe-in-sync-on-russia-sanctions-says-stop-buying-russian-oil-gas-1757010968325