US EditionTrump Bets Big on Russian Oil Sanctions, but Will It Pay Off?
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Trump bets big on Russian oil sanctions, but will it pay off?
President Trump has directly sanctioned Russia for the first time since retaking office, over President Putin's refusal to come to the negotiating table on Ukraine. It's a move aimed at weakening Putin’s war economy, says Eurasia Group's Gregory Brew, but one that could have ripple effects from Beijing to the US gas pump. Trump is getting tough on Russian oil, but to have a real impact on Putin, he'll likely have to go further, which could under…
Frustrated by the Kremlin, American President Trump has drawn the sanction weapon for the first time. This political signal is overdue, but much greater efforts will be needed to stop Putin's criminal war.
The Italian daily La Stampa described four weaknesses that prevent Putin from winning over Ukraine militarily.
The international press is analysing the intensifying of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the effects of the new US economic sanctions against Russian oil companies. Foreign publications are also aware of the post-election situation in Cehia, where the country's president has forced people's voters from parliament to negotiate the formation of a new government.
US steps up pressure on Hungary to stop importing Russian oil - BloombergThe US is stepping up pressure on Hungary to stop importing Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and US President Donald Trump will meet next week on the issue.
The United States is increasing pressure on Hungary to stop importing oil from Russia, according to an analysis published by Bloomberg. The US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, rejected Budapest’s argument that the lack of access to the sea would force the country to continue to depend on Russian crude. The American official said that Washington is ready to help Hungary find alternative sources of supply. “Our friends in Hungary have a lot t…
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