Influential senator Lindsey Graham urged European countries to stop buying Russian oil, emphasizing that such schemes will not go unnoticed. 'We are watching. This must stop now,' he stated on Twitter.
President Trump's decision to focus on countries that support Putin's military machine by purchasing cheap Russian oil is an important step. These countries are going to pay a long-overdue and heavy price. This is very valuable to my European friends who have helped Ukraine.…
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 6, 2025
The US president imposed a 25 percent tariff on goods from India due to the purchase of Russian oil. This decision was supported by Lindsey Graham, who considers Trump a 'strong and decisive leader' in ending the war in Ukraine.
Diplomatic efforts continue: Trump's special envoy met with Putin, and President Zelensky coordinated positions with Trump and European leaders. The decree also implies the possibility of expanding sanctions to other countries that purchase Russian oil.
Lindsey Graham urged European countries to stop purchasing Russian oil, and the American president signed a decree imposing tariffs on goods from India due to the purchase of Russian oil. Diplomatic efforts continue, and the US is ready to expand sanctions to other countries that cooperate with Russia on oil supplies.