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Trump put pressure on European leaders over Russian oil purchases, White House official says
Trump criticized Europe's ongoing Russian oil imports that generated €1.1 billion for Moscow last year and urged coordinated economic pressure on China for supporting Russia's war efforts.
- President Donald Trump urged European leaders to stop purchasing Russian oil, stating it funds the war in Ukraine, according to a White House official.
- Russia has earned €1.1 billion from fuel sales to the EU in one year, highlighting the economic ties, the official stated.
- Trump also called for increased economic pressure on China for its support of Russia's military efforts, emphasizing the urgency of action.
- French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that many nations are ready to assist in peacekeeping if a ceasefire occurs, highlighting the need for American support.
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During his call to European leaders, the US President asked them to "press China economically because of its support for the Russian war effort"
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Trump Urges Europe To Cut Russian Oil, Press China On Ukraine War
President Donald Trump pressed European leaders Thursday to halt Russian oil purchases and increase economic pressure on China to help end the war in Ukraine, according to a White House official. Speaking on a coalition call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from 26 allied nations, Trump emphasized that Europe’s energy imports provide Moscow with billions in revenue. He also urged targeting China, which he accused of indire…
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