Trump issues an ultimatum for NATO countries on Russia sanctions
CNN - President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to NATO allies in a letter Saturday, saying the US will issue “major” sanctions on Russia only when they agree to do the same and stop buying oil from Russia.
Meeting Trump’s demands would mark a major shift among the alliance, and there are major questions as to whether there would be collective interest in taking these steps.
“I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA,” he said in a post to social media, quoting what he said was a letter sent to his NATO counterparts.
He continued, “As you know, NATO’S commitment to WIN has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when?”
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It's time for Europe to call Trump's bluff. It's doubtful whether Trump is actually serious about slapping Russia with "major" sanctions (maybe he means that he'll slap Putin's ass after kissing it), but still...
If Europeans truly believe - as I do - that the Russian threat is serious, then WTF buy their oil?!
Meeting Trump’s demands would mark a major shift among the alliance, and there are major questions as to whether there would be collective interest in taking these steps.
“I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA,” he said in a post to social media, quoting what he said was a letter sent to his NATO counterparts.
He continued, “As you know, NATO’S commitment to WIN has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when?”
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It's time for Europe to call Trump's bluff. It's doubtful whether Trump is actually serious about slapping Russia with "major" sanctions (maybe he means that he'll slap Putin's ass after kissing it), but still...
If Europeans truly believe - as I do - that the Russian threat is serious, then WTF buy their oil?!
36-40, F
