“The Russians are talking about lifting sanctions, about their supposed ability to help America in the situation with Iran. These are typical Russian manipulations. They help only where they see an opportunity to dominate. They simply do not know how to work on equal terms,” Zelensky said.
He expressed hope that America sees and understands all the risks, dependencies and threats.
“Even a partial lifting of sanctions from Russia – this example can be extremely negative. Including for others – others who want to fight against their neighbors, as Russia does,” the president noted.
Context
US President Donald Trump March 10 allowed restrictions to be easedsaying at a press conference that the United States would temporarily lift sanctions “on some countries” until the situation stabilizes.
That same day, CNN, citing sources, reported that the Trump administration was discussing further easing sanctions on Russian oil as part of urgent measures to combat rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran.
