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In London, Trump Harshly Criticizes Putin, Defends New Sanctions on Russian Oil and Promises to Reassess the US Position in the Ukraine War. Know the Details of the Joint Press Conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
During a press conference in London, Donald Trump raised his tone against Vladimir Putin and placed oil at the center of his political and economic strategy. The President of the United States made it clear that he feels betrayed by the Russian leader and intends to expand sanctions to undermine Moscow.
Alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump stated that he will not accept allied countries continuing to purchase Russian oil while the conflict in Ukraine persists.
Trump Says He Was Betrayed by Putin
Commenting on the relationship with the Russian president, Trump did not hide his frustration. According to him, “I considered this conflict easier to resolve due to my relationship with President Putin, but he failed me, he really failed me.” This statement, besides expressing personal hurt, reveals a shift in the US strategic posture towards the Kremlin.
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The American leader emphasized that, despite believing in dialogue, he no longer sees signs of commitment from Moscow. “Russian soldiers are being killed at a faster rate than Ukrainians, and that shows the conflict is only likely to worsen,” he added.
Pressure on Russian Oil
Trump also refocused on the energy issue. For him, the purchase of Russian oil by European countries undermines wartime efforts. “I am willing to do other things, but not while the people I fight for are buying oil from Russia. If the price of oil drops, it is very likely that Russia will comply,” he stated.
The statements reinforce the idea that the US government intends to use oil as a central tool of geopolitical pressure. Trump also noted that sanctions against India have already been imposed and did not rule out harsher measures for other importers of Russian energy.
Keir Starmer, who participated in the press conference, reinforced the hardline stance against Putin. The British Prime Minister assessed that “Putin is becoming bolder, or reckless, which is why allies need to intensify actions against him.” The alignment between Washington and London strengthens expectations for new sanctions packages targeting the Russian energy sector.
Trump’s History in International Conflicts
Amid the criticisms, Trump attempted to highlight his diplomatic experience. According to him, his administration would have already “resolved seven wars that seemed insoluble.” Although he did not specify which cases these would be, the president insisted that his leadership is capable of finding quick solutions to complex situations.
Despite this, the Republican admitted that the war in Ukraine did not follow the plans he had imagined. “In war, you never know what can happen. You think a situation might be easy or difficult, and it ends up being exactly the opposite,” he reflected.
At the end of the press conference, Trump minimized the differences between himself and Starmer but pointed to divergences over the conflict in the Middle East. According to him, “there are few divergences, and one of them is regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine, which the United Kingdom supports and the United States does not.”
Even with these points of friction, the American president reinforced his confidence in reaching an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as long as oil continues to be used as a tool of pressure against Moscow.
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