Some NATO Countries say they cannot end Russian oil and gas immediately despite President Trump’s insistence on banning a 100% ban in exchange for serious U.S. sanctions on Moscow.
American allies (such as Slovakia and Hungary) oppose or water European Union Sanctions and continue to buy Russian oil.
at the same time, NATO Türkiye members are the third largest importer of fossil fuels in Russia, behind only China and India.
Ankara has purchased more than $80 billion worth of oil since the Russian president Vladimir Putin Cross the nearby border Ukraine According to a study by the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research in February 2022.
On Friday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said external groups, especially European Unionit must not harm its landlocked countries’ energy supply by ignoring the “geographic, physical and infrastructure reality”.
“They are pushing for decisions that put Slovakia and Hungarians in difficulties,” Mr. Szijjarto said in an article by Mr. X. trump card He made his statement. “It would be impossible to get a safe supply without Russian oil and gas.”
In Saturday’s article on truth socialization, Mr. trump card explain NATO Committed to winning Ukraine “Far from less than 100 percent.” He cited the ongoing purchase of Russian fossil fuels NATO Allies.
“This greatly weakens your negotiating position and bargaining ability Russia. Anyway, I’m ready to go when you are. “He said. “I believe this, plus NATO As a group, put 50% to 100% of the tariffs on Chinain with Russia and Ukraine It’s over, and it will also be of great help in ending this deadly but ridiculous war. ”
Some NATO Allies say they are doing their best to block Russia’s Secret oil distribution operation.
On Friday, British officials said they were stepping up pressure Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” of tankers carrying illegal fossil fuels.
“British continues to lead allegations against the shadow fleet carrying Russian oil exports. Today, 70 ships in the fleet have been approved.” “Now, there are more tankers in the UK than any other country.”
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said it was important to cut off cash flow that was crucial to Putin’s war in Ukraine.
“These sanctions constitute the next phase of British leadership to increase economic pressures and our security support and our work and willingness to Ukraine,” Ms. Cooper said in a statement.
Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican and former chairman of the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committee, said he was very confident NATO Members will eventually pay attention to Mr. Trump’s call to cut off Russian oil.
Mr McCall told ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday Russia if NATO Members such as France and Germany were allowed to continue filling tanks with Russian fuel.
“It has to be a team effort. I think NATO “I predict that this will be something that will happen,” Mr McCall said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said energy costs remain the main source of anxiety for millions of Europeans. In her speech last week, she told the congressman European Union It is on the road to energy independence.
“We know what drives the price: relying on Russian fossil fuels. So it’s time to get rid of dirty Russian fossil fuels,” Ms. Von der Leyen said. “We know what lowers the price: clean local energy. We need to load on the sum of nuclear power, which will generate more indigenous renewable energy.”
While Asia and Europe claim they are breaking away from Russian oil, some analysts say Moscow continues to generate much-needed revenue from energy exports targeting its markets. Recent data show that Türkiye has greatly increased its imports from it Russiaespecially in 2024.
The Center for Energy and Clean Air Research reported that Ankara spent about $62 billion on Russian oil during this period. Some imported oils have been improved and re-exported, mainly European Union.
Russia Still the second largest supplier of LNG European Union After the United States. Research on environmental action in Germany, environmental and consumer protection advocacy group Russia About 6.6% of total natural gas consumption European Union last year.
South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said whether it was right Russia Generally speaking Putin Especially in the end, any fruit will be brought.
“Putin Don’t care about sanctions. “He escaped sanctions and he lived a good life. He didn’t care how many Russians died,” Mr Graham said on Sunday in NBC’s conference media.
gentlemen. trump card Hope NATO allies put 50% to 100% tariffs in China And, to a lesser extent, India Their products enter Europe. “It’s time to let Europe fall behind trump card method. ” said Mr. Graham.
Mr Graham introduced a sanctions bill about six months ago, but the expected target was not Mr. PutinThe senator said.
“It is for China India“Brazil and other countries that can buy his cheap Russian oil and gas, give him money to persecute the world,” Graham said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in another interview Sunday that he shared Mr. Trump’s Frustration with European allies in funding war Ukraine Buy Russian oil.
“President trump card It’s right about Europeans. I am very grateful to all partners. But, I mean, some of them continue to buy oil and Russian gas. Mr Zelenskyy said: “It is unfair, it is unfair to be open and clear. Russia. By the way, anything is being handled Russiaif we want to stop them, we will not be able to reach any deal. ”
