Trump allows secondary sanctions against Russia to be imposed earlier than 50 days in advance
US President answers questions about sanctions against Russia
President of the United States of America Donald Trump did not rule out the introduction of secondary sanctions against Russia. He said this said on the Friday before his flight to Scotland.
"We're looking at the whole situation. We may have to impose secondary sanctions on them," Trump said.
The American president reminded that on July 14, he gave 50 days to conclude a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine and threatened Russia with secondary duties "at the level of about 100%."
When asked if he was considering imposing secondary sanctions before that date, Trump replied: "Maybe, yes."
- Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak believes that trump's secondary sanctions can stop the war.
- on July 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on European countries to to join the U.S. tariffs against Russia, if they are introduced.
- on July 23, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced sanctions against Russian oil the key to ending the war.
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