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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods over China’s purchases of Russian oil — unless European countries first impose steep duties themselves. Europe’s Expected Role Bessent emphasized that Europe must “do their share” to reduce Russia’s oil revenue. He suggested that strong “secondary tariffs” by European
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U.S. President Donald Trump criticised European countries for continuing to import oil from Russia despite the Ukraine war. He said their sanctions lacked strength and called for tougher action to match U.S. efforts. Trump’s Key Remarks Trump stated that Europe’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil were “not acceptable.” He urged NATO and EU nations to […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron on August 19 issued a strong caution to European allies regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron described him as “a predator, an ogre at our gates,” stressing that Europe must remain realistic and not fall into the trap of misplaced trust. Concerns Over Russia’s Ambitions Macron underlined Russia’s track record of […]
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Several European countries have purchased around $1 billion worth of U.S.-made military equipment to supply Ukraine, marking a shift in how Western aid is delivered. For the first time, European funds are being used to acquire American weapons, with NATO coordinating the logistics. Key Purchase Agreements Finalized The Netherlands has signed a deal to purchase […]
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Iran held high-level nuclear discussions with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany on July 25 in Istanbul, marking the first face-to-face talks since recent military strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites. The meeting was aimed at avoiding the reimposition of United Nations sanctions and finding a way forward for the stalled nuclear negotiations. Focus on Avoiding […]