Thun stated to reporters on Monday that the sanctions bill is a tool in the president’s hands, which he can use to pressure the Russians to sit at the negotiation table. However, at least for now, we intend to press the pause button. Thun added that Republicans are working to address this issue in cooperation with the White House.
It is noted that it occurred last Thursday, marking the eighth meeting between them since the beginning of the second term of the American president. Trump acknowledged that the sanctions against Russia cost the United States billions of dollars.
He also confirmed that he is delaying imposing new restrictions in hopes of reaching a settlement agreement in Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly stated that it is facing the pressure of sanctions, while the West lacks the courage to admit the failure of its anti-Russia policy. Meanwhile, Western countries themselves have admitted that the sanctions are ineffective.
