The Kremlin on Wednesday called US President Donald Trump a businessman for his approach to global energy markets amid Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“Trump is a businessman, and he is trying to force world to buy American oil and gas at higher price,” the Kremlin said.
The remarks come after President Trump criticized China and India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, and said, "China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil." In his address at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, Trump warned of severe new tariffs if Russia does not end the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for European countries to fully commit to halting purchases from Moscow.
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The ongoing purchases of Russian oil by China and India have become a focal point in international discussions about the Ukraine conflict. These transactions are seen by some as indirectly supporting Russia's military efforts. In response, President Trump has imposed tariffs on Indian imports, arguing that these oil deals are helping to fund Russia's war efforts
Kremlin's stand on Ukraine-Russia war
In its statement, the Kremlin also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin “highly praises Trump’s desire to help to solve Ukraine conflict.”
The Kremlin additionally brushed off Trump’s remark describing Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Russia is a bear, not a tiger, and there is no such thing as a paper bear.”
Trump had said on Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could retake all of the territory captured by Russia and that Kyiv should act now, with Moscow facing "big" economic problems. His comments marked a sudden and striking rhetorical shift in Ukraine's favour.
Peskov, responding in a radio interview to Trump's comments, said the Russian army was advancing in Ukraine and the dynamics on the front line were obvious.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that President Trump could further influence Chinese President Xi Jinping to alter China's stance on the war.
Zelenskyy said, "I think that President Trump can change the attitude of Xi Jinping to this war, because China, we don't feel that China wants to finish this war"
“Trump is a businessman, and he is trying to force world to buy American oil and gas at higher price,” the Kremlin said.
The remarks come after President Trump criticized China and India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, and said, "China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil." In his address at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, Trump warned of severe new tariffs if Russia does not end the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for European countries to fully commit to halting purchases from Moscow.
Also Read: Donald Trump targets India for Russia's war, threatens more tariffs
The ongoing purchases of Russian oil by China and India have become a focal point in international discussions about the Ukraine conflict. These transactions are seen by some as indirectly supporting Russia's military efforts. In response, President Trump has imposed tariffs on Indian imports, arguing that these oil deals are helping to fund Russia's war efforts
Kremlin's stand on Ukraine-Russia war
In its statement, the Kremlin also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin “highly praises Trump’s desire to help to solve Ukraine conflict.”
The Kremlin additionally brushed off Trump’s remark describing Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Russia is a bear, not a tiger, and there is no such thing as a paper bear.”
Trump had said on Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could retake all of the territory captured by Russia and that Kyiv should act now, with Moscow facing "big" economic problems. His comments marked a sudden and striking rhetorical shift in Ukraine's favour.
Peskov, responding in a radio interview to Trump's comments, said the Russian army was advancing in Ukraine and the dynamics on the front line were obvious.
Also Read: India 'mostly' on Ukraine's side, says Zelenskyy as Trump continues his Russian oil rant
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that President Trump could further influence Chinese President Xi Jinping to alter China's stance on the war.
Zelenskyy said, "I think that President Trump can change the attitude of Xi Jinping to this war, because China, we don't feel that China wants to finish this war"
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