The US is considering partially weakening sanctions against Russia within the potential truce agreement with Ukraine. This was stated by US President Donald Trump during a briefing on Tuesday, March 25.
According to Trump, active negotiations on the possible terms of the agreement are underway between Washington, Moscow and Kiev. Answering the questions of journalists about the withdrawal of sanctions from Russian banks and companies, he noted that his administration was considering such options, but he has not yet disclosed the details.
He added that there are currently five or six conditions discussed between the parties. Trump also stressed that negotiations are difficult, but the US seeks to become a mediator in this process.
According to the information previously appeared in the media, the Kremlin puts forward several key requirements for the conclusion of the agreement. These include partial or complete cancellation of sanctions against Russian banks, restriction of military assistance to Ukraine, determining the status of occupied territories and weakening economic pressure on Russia. However, there are no official confirmation of these conditions.
The sanctions imposed on Russia after the start of a full -scale invasion have become a serious blow to its economy. They limited access to international finances, influenced the energy sector and led to an outflow of foreign investment. The Kremlin has repeatedly tried to achieve their cancellation by diplomatic way, but so far.
Ukrainian officials have already reacted to Trump's statement. They emphasize that any agreement cannot provide for concessions that threaten the national interests of Ukraine. Kyiv has repeatedly emphasized that sanctions are an important tool for curbing aggression, and their weakening without real termination of hostilities will only contribute to further escalation.
US allies in Europe have also expressed concern for a possible change in sanction policy. European leaders emphasize that the pressure on Russia should be maintained until it ceases hostilities and fulfills international obligations.
Trump did not report the specific terms or details of a possible truce, but stressed that the main purpose of the United States is to end the conflict with diplomatic way. His statement raises many questions about the future relations between the US, Ukraine and Russia, as well as a possible change in American policy in this issue.
