Trump: fighting in Ukraine may end soon
President of the United States Donald Trump expressed confidence that the active phase of the war in Ukraine could end «in the near future». He said this while commenting on the current diplomatic and economic steps taken by Washington and its partners.
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Trump described the war as a horrific bloodbath, the largest since World War II.
The President emphasised that the United States and its partners are pressure on russia through oil markets and international agreements:
«We are putting pressure on them through India and oil.».
«Other countries are also coming out, because when Russia sells oil, it has money to spend.».
He emphasised that economic pressure should force the Kremlin to reduce its capacity to wage war. «I think we're going to solve this. Hopefully soon,» Trump added.
Context.
The statement came against a backdrop:
active Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system;
increased global debate over sanctions on Russian oil;
new US steps to restrict Russia's financial flows;
initiatives for negotiations between key international players.
Trump has repeatedly stressed that he can «end the war quickly», but has not disclosed a specific plan.
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