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Ukraine welcomes Trump's threat to sanction Russian oil and gas even harder


Published on 2025-01-23 10:20:37 - MSN
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  • Ukraine welcomes Trump's threat to sanction Russian oil and gas even harder - US president says no desire to hurt Russia but asks Mr Putin to 'settle now and stop this ridiculous war'

The article from MSN discusses Ukraine's positive reaction to former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about imposing tougher sanctions on Russian oil and gas. Trump, speaking at a rally in South Carolina, suggested that if re-elected, he would sanction Russian energy exports "even harder" than before. Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have welcomed this statement, seeing it as a potential boost to their efforts against Russian aggression. The article highlights the strategic importance of energy sanctions in weakening Russia's economy, which could indirectly support Ukraine's defense against the ongoing conflict. However, it also notes the complexities involved, including the global energy market's reaction and the potential economic repercussions for countries dependent on Russian energy supplies.

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