US EditionPutin, facing Trump deadline, signals no change in Russia's stance on Ukraine
RUSSIA, AUG 1 – Trump threatens sweeping sanctions to block nearly half of Russia's crude exports to India unless Moscow changes course in Ukraine, escalating pressure amid stalled peace talks.
- On August 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Valaam Monastery in Karelia with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and held private talks afterward.
- This event occurred amid mounting international pressure, including a looming US sanctions deadline set for August 8, following President Donald Trump's condemnation of Russia's missile strike on Kyiv.
- Putin indicated that Russia anticipates continuing negotiations with Ukraine, asserted that the war currently favors Russia’s side, and stressed the importance of conducting careful and private discussions away from public scrutiny.
- Trump described Russia's recent attacks as "disgusting," warned of sweeping sanctions on Russia and buyers of its energy exports, and threatened to block oil sales to India if Moscow does not change course.
- Putin's visit and statements signaled no change in Russia's stance, while the sanctions deadline and unresolved conflict suggest continued tensions and potential disruption to global oil markets.
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