US EditionTrump put pressure on European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says
Trump highlighted that the European Union's fuel sales to Russia earned about €1.1 billion last year, urging a halt to cut off funding for the Ukraine conflict and pressuring China economically.
- President Donald Trump urged European leaders to stop buying Russian oil during a call, stating that sales finance Moscow's war in Ukraine, according to a White House official.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for economic pressure on Russia to push for peace during the call with Trump and European leaders.
- The European Commission plans to phase out oil imports from Russia by January 1, 2028, in order to reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies.
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Donald Trump is urging European leaders to give up Russian oil to put pressure on the Russian economy to help end the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump, who is ready to present America's 'treasure' to Russia, pressures Europe to cut off Putin's massive funding source
President Donald Trump joined a virtual call Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, demanding that Europe stop buying Russian oil to cut off funding for Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting brought together leaders from the “Coalition of the Willing,” a group of about 30 countries led by Britain and France that are working to support Ukraine and create security guarantees. During the call, Trump made i…
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Trump Urges Europe To Cut Russian Oil, Press China On Ukraine War
President Donald Trump pressed European leaders Thursday to halt Russian oil purchases and increase economic pressure on China to help end the war in Ukraine, according to a White House official. Speaking on a coalition call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from 26 allied nations, Trump emphasized that Europe’s energy imports provide Moscow with billions in revenue. He also urged targeting China, which he accused of indire…
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