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Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil
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 impose stricter sanctions and warned that U.S. measures alone would not be enough to curb Moscow’s aggression.
Europe’s Position
Several European states, including Hungary and Slovakia, still rely on Russian oil and have resisted a complete ban. EU leaders remain divided, with some supporting Trump’s call for harsher steps, while others argue that sudden restrictions could harm economic stability and energy security.
Strategic Context
The comments are part of Washington’s broader push for allied unity in sanctioning Russia. Trump has pressed NATO members to share the burden of enforcement, exposing divisions within Europe on how aggressively to pressure Moscow.
