This is the way forward. Rutte supports Trump's intention for tough sanctions against Russia
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Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:01:00 +0200
Rutte supported the introduction of tough sanctions against RussiaThe head of the Alliance said this in an interview during the World Economic Forum in Davos.Rutte noted that Trumps threats to impose further economic sanctions against Russia were the right strategy, adding that this is the way forward.Trump has said he will ensure a quick end to the war in Ukraine, but has not yet explained how.
Later on Thursday, the politician is scheduled to address an audience in Davos via video link.Refusing to discuss the details of any future ceasefire agreement and saying it was best to focus on putting Kyiv in as strong a position as possible, Rutte drew a connection between Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putins war and China, portraying Beijing as part of an axis along with North Korea, Iran and Russia.
This is not a conflict between Russia and Ukraine or Russia and Europe.
This is a geopolitical issue because of North Korea, China, Iran, and that is why we need to make a good deal.
Mark Rutte NATO Secretary General The NATO chief explained that a good deal means you wont see Putin highfiving Kim Jongun, Xi Jinping and the mullahs of Iran.Trump gave Putin an ultimatumTrump addressed the illegitimate Russian president through his social network Truth Social.
I dont want to hurt Russia.
I love the Russian people and have always had a very good relationship with Putin.
Russia helped us win World War II, at the cost of nearly 60 million lives.
Im going to do Russia, whose economy is collapsing, and President Putin a very big favor.
Make a deal now and stop this senseless war Its only going to get worse Trump threatened Russia that without an agreement to end the war in Ukraine in the near future, he will have no choice but to impose the harshest sanctions against Russia.If we dont make a deal, then in the near future, I will have no choice but to impose high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on everything Russia sells to the United States and other participating countries.The US president added that the war must be ended.
He once again reminded that it would never have started if he were the US president.
Trump added that there are two ways to end the war the easy way and the hard way.
The easy way is always better.
Its time to make a deal.
No more lives must be lost emphasized Trump.
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