US President Donald Trump has once again criticised European countries for continuing to buy Russian oil and has urged them to completely stop importing energy resources from Russia.

Source: Bloomberg, citing Trump during a speech in Virginia, as reported by European Pravda

Details: During a dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, Trump raised the issue of European states purchasing Russian oil.

"The Europeans are buying oil from Russia – not supposed to happen, right?" Trump said.

After that, the US president addressed US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker, asking him to increase pressure on Europe.

Quote: "They have to stop buying oil from Russia, Matt. Matt won’t let it happen much longer."

Background:

• Trump has previously stated that Russian aggression against Ukraine would end if oil prices fell and Russia lost its energy revenue.
• The US president is also demanding that Europe completely stop purchases of Russian energy resources as a precondition for US sanctions.

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