Trump Pressures 🇪🇺Europe on 🇷🇺Russian Oil Purchases a 🧵
1/ During a “Coalition of the Willing” video call led by @EmmanuelMacron, 🇺🇸@POTUS urged European leaders to stop buying Russian oil, emphasizing that such purchases fund Russia’s war in 🇺🇦. He cited that Russia earned approximately €1.1 billion from EU fuel sales over a year.
1/ During a “Coalition of the Willing” video call led by @EmmanuelMacron, 🇺🇸@POTUS urged European leaders to stop buying Russian oil, emphasizing that such purchases fund Russia’s war in 🇺🇦. He cited that Russia earned approximately €1.1 billion from EU fuel sales over a year.
2/ While most EU countries ended imports of Russian crude in 2022 and refined fuel in 2023, there are still exceptions – most notably 🇭🇺and 🇸🇰– as well as refined products flowing indirectly via third countries like🇮🇳.
3/ The call occurred in a larger context where Europe and Ukraine were coordinating security guarantees post-war.
4/ Despite the threats, the Trump administration has not introduced new sanctions on Russia. However, it has imposed tariffs on India tied to its purchases of Russian oil.
5/ Trump stressed that this conflict isn't solely the U.S.'s responsibility, asserting Europe must increase its defense efforts and contributions. His tone reflected reluctance to expand American involvement further.
Source: @Reuters 
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