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U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the lifting of sanctions on Russia is not currently under consideration but did not rule out the possibility in the future.
He made this statement on Tuesday while speaking to the press at the White House.
Trump was asked whether he was considering lifting sanctions on Russia as part of negotiations to resolve the war in Ukraine.
“No, no sanctions have been lifted yet. I think we may consider it someday, but not at this time,” the U.S. president responded.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently indicated that easing sanctions against Russia could be a subject of negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, he stated that the United States is prepared to either strengthen or ease sanctions depending on Russia’s willingness to negotiate.
Media reports suggest that Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured European allies that the U.S. will maintain sanctions against Russia at least until an agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war is reached.
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