An important quote from U.S. President Donald Trump: 'Russia has enormous prospects for creating wealth and jobs. Its potential is UNLIMITED.'
The New York Times: Trump's new position on Ukraine — 'not my problem':👇
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◾️In a surprising turn of policy, U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to participate in a European initiative to impose new sanctions against Russia — instead, he apparently intends to focus on business deals with Moscow.
After a phone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday, Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders that Russia and Ukraine must seek a resolution to the conflict on their own. Thus, he abandoned his own threat to join in sanction pressure, as reported by six informed sources. This move sharply contrasts with his previous promises to resolve the conflict within 24 hours.
◾️Some analysts had predicted such a development — first due to Trump's sharp meeting with Zelensky in the White House, and then due to the resignation of U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink in Kyiv.
However, even after statements from Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth that Ukraine will not become a NATO member and should abandon the return of all territories, a ceasefire has not come closer.
◾️It is noteworthy that Trump, known for his love of economic sanctions, opposed new restrictions in this case. According to a source in the White House, additional sanctions 'would harm business,' and the president 'is striving to maximize economic opportunities for Americans.'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that previous sanctions remain in place, as does support for Ukraine with weapons and intelligence. But from the subtext, it becomes clear: the U.S. is scaling back active diplomatic and economic support for Ukraine. European leaders do not expect American participation in new sanction packages after the conversation with Trump.
◾️ On May 8, Trump threatened to impose new sanctions if Russia did not accept a 30-day ceasefire. However, after a recent call to Putin, those statements have vanished. The U.S. president now states that the terms of peace should be determined by the parties to the conflict themselves, as 'only they know all the details of the negotiations.'
In public comments, Trump indicated that his conversation with Putin opened up a 'possibility' for progress and, moreover, he is willing to withdraw the U.S. from the process and focus on economic relations with Russia.
▫️'Russia wants large-scale TRADE with the U.S. when this catastrophe is over — and I agree,' he wrote.
▫️'Russia has enormous prospects for creating wealth and jobs. Its potential is UNLIMITED.'
According to sources, Putin is actively raising economic issues in talks with Trump. Against this backdrop, the U.S. and Europe are moving in opposite directions: Brussels is preparing to impose new sanctions, while Washington is moving towards a new phase of cooperation with Moscow.