New US sanctions on Russia. The Finnish president assesses Trump's decision


The President of Finland, considered one of the European politicians who has the best relations with Trump, expressed satisfaction with the US administration's announcement of new sanctions on the Russian oil sector and targeting the Lukoil and Rosneft companies.
According to Stubb US President Trump is, among others, dissatisfied that Russia does not agree to the proposed ceasefire in Ukraine on the front line.
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Stubb emphasized that economic sanctions are very effective. — Although they are working with a delay, we must remember that the energy industry pays for the Russian war machine and the killing of people, commented the president, who on Thursday visited the northwestern region as part of a national campaign and meetings with residents. Finland.
According to Stubb, sanctions – including from the EU – will certainly continue until Russia comes to the negotiating table, a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine and a fair and balanced peace plan is developed.




