PNN – Emphasizing that he will decide on the imposition of new sanctions against Russia, the American president announced that 100% of the cost of American weapons sent to Ukraine will be paid by Washington’s allies in NATO.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, citing “Tass” news agency, US President Donald Trump plans to make an important announcement about Russia early next week. He raised this issue in an interview with “NBC News” TV channel this morning, Friday, and said: I think I will issue an important statement about Russia on Monday.
However, Trump declined to elaborate. Two days ago, Trump said that he intends to “surprise” Russia a little.
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American media: Trump has no pressure on Russia
In this regard, the “Advance” magazine has reported that Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has no pressure on Russia.
This publication writes: Now Trump has suddenly decided to get “tough” on Russia because Vladimir Putin won’t listen to him. But why should Putin listen to him, when even [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelensky, who is heavily dependent on Washington and influenced by American actions, does not listen to Trump?
This American media reminds that all the threats of the American leader have been empty and have not reached their goal. Seeing that his political plans are not working, Trump “hastily changes” them and tries to project an image of “absolute power”.
Trump himself will decide on new sanctions against Russia
In this interview, the US President also emphasized that the final decision regarding the imposition of new restrictions against Moscow, even if the US Congress passes a bill on anti-Russian sanctions, is his responsibility. In response to a question about this, Donald Trump explained: They are going to pass a very serious and very tough sanctions bill, but only the president will decide whether to implement this document or not. The bill the Senate is working on would give the president the power to do whatever he sees fit.
Trump has previously said that he may approve the passage of new sanctions against Russia through Congress. The bill was introduced in early April by a bipartisan group of Senate members.
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Washington’s NATO allies will pay for US weapons for Ukraine
The US president also announced that the country’s NATO allies will fully pay for the US weapons for Ukraine, according to the new agreements. Donald Trump said in an interview with this television channel: We send weapons to NATO and they pay 100% of the cost of these weapons. The way we deal with the issue of sending weapons is that they are actually sent to NATO member countries, and then NATO gives these weapons to Ukraine, and NATO itself will pay for these weapons.
He recalled that agreements regarding this procedure for the delivery of American weapons to Ukraine were reached at the summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization held in June.
During the interview, Trump indicated that he knew “nothing” about the previous suspension of US military aid to Kiev, however, he said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegst had “done a great job on that”.