US leader Donald Trump has once again publicly demanded that European countries "stop buying oil" from Russia. He made his clear demand during a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, and also gave an order to his team.
Points of attention
- Trump's order to US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker highlights the administration's push for stricter measures against Europe to curb reliance on Russian oil.
- The complex dynamics of European oil trade with Russia, India, and Turkey have brought attention to the need for unity and compliance with US demands to avoid strained relations.
Trump increases pressure on Europe
Europeans are buying oil from Russia — this shouldn't be happening, right?
Donald Trump
President of the United States
What is important to understand is that after meeting with British leader Keir Starmer, the head of the White House emphasized that he is ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia, "but not when the people I fight for are buying oil from Russia."
Despite the fact that direct purchases of Russian oil by most European countries ceased in 2022, small volumes continue to flow to Hungary and other landlocked countries in the east.
One cannot also ignore the fact that some EU countries also import diesel fuel from India and Turkey, where Russian oil is processed into fuel.
Against this backdrop, Donald Trump ordered US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker to increase pressure on Europe.
"They need to stop buying oil from Russia, Matt. Matt won't let this go on much longer," the American leader said.
