US President Donald Trump ignored a direct question from journalists about the possible tightening of sanctions against Russia, TASS reports. Instead of answering, the head of the White House recalled his decision to suspend the implementation of the Nord Stream 2 project during his previous term.
We have already imposed sanctions on Russia. I imposed them, if you remember, Nord Stream 2. It was a big pipeline that goes through Europe. I stopped it. It is a Russian pipeline. The biggest pipeline, I think, in the world , Trump said .
A repeated question about the possible introduction of new restrictions on Moscow also remained without a specific answer. Trump again switched attention to the topic of Nord Stream 2, calling the project controversial and emphasizing that it was he who blocked its construction.
You know, it was quite controversial, but I stopped it, and Biden approved it ,” the head of the White House concluded.
Earlier, the European Union prepared the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. However, the final decision is planned to be made in May. The package will include a shadow fleet and other measures of economic influence on the Russian Federation. Discussions on limiting supplies of Russian LNG are also ongoing, since the adoption of sanctions requires the unanimity of all 27 EU member states.