Trump set an impossible condition for sanctions against Russia

Trump announced new sanctions against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he intends to introduce new sanctions against Russia, but only if all NATO countries support this move. He also demands that countries refrain from purchasing Russian oil and increase tariffs on goods from China.

However, according to The New York Times, this condition is nearly unattainable, and even Trump's advisors acknowledge that the president understands this.

This is not the first time Trump has made such demands, delaying the decision on sanctions against Russia. This time he said: 'I am ready for major sanctions against Russia when all NATO countries agree and join, and when they all stop buying oil from Russia.'

Trump's unrealistic conditions

The president's requirement for sanctions against Russia is extremely difficult to fulfill. Some European countries, such as Hungary and Turkey, continue to buy Russian oil due to their personal ties to Trump. Other countries have reduced their purchases, but cannot completely abandon it. This condition significantly complicates the introduction of new U.S. sanctions against Russia.

The government in Washington acknowledges that the likelihood of fulfilling this condition is very low. This allows Trump to avoid specific actions against Moscow, maintaining tough rhetoric in public.

Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump has set conditions for introducing new sanctions against Russia, but their fulfillment is nearly impossible due to a number of circumstances arising in international relations. This situation allows Trump to maintain a tough stance on sanctions without taking direct actions against the Kremlin.