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US President Donald Trump has reportedly been exploring ways to ease sanctions on Russia as part of a broader effort to facilitate peace negotiations over Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported.

The US has imposed multiple rounds of sanctions on Moscow since 2022, targeting major financial institutions and the energy sector in response to the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. Last week, Trump stated that he is “strongly considering” imposing additional banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia to push for a peace settlement.

However, Bloomberg has claimed, citing anonymous sources, that Trump’s advisers are also looking at what sanctions the US could lift or tweak in order to encourage Moscow to agree to a ceasefire. These steps reportedly include potentially lifting the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil as part of a sanctions relief plan.

The outlet’s sources noted that the prospect of the US easing some sanctions imposed on Russia does not preclude Washington from also “tightening the screws on Moscow” through alternative measures.

Reuters also reported similarly that Trump’s team is assessing ways it could ease sanctions on Russia’s energy sector as part of a broader plan to quickly roll back restrictions in the event of a peace deal on Ukraine.

Russian officials have repeatedly dismissed the impact of Western sanctions, with President Vladimir Putin stating that they have not significantly harmed the Russian economy and have only made it more resilient. 

He has also reiterated multiple times that Russia remains open to peace talks and has blamed Kiev for refusing to negotiate, particularly after Vladimir Zelensky legally banned negotiations with the leadership in Moscow.

Putin has also stressed that while Moscow is ready to engage, it will insist on securing its strategic objectives and resolving the root causes of the Ukraine conflict. “We don’t want anything that belongs to others, but we also won’t give up what’s ours,” the Russian president has said.

https://www.rt.com/russia/613989-trump-lifting-russia-sanctions/

 

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

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history gem....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm-0DQIhTMM

LIVE from Russia fmr CIA Analyst Larry Johnson

 

The presentation recounts a discussion with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focusing on historical grievances, diplomacy, and ongoing tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the West. Key points include:

Lavrov’s Persona – He is described as a professional and unassuming diplomat with a good sense of humor, contrasting with more self-important Western figures.

Historical Context & Trust Issues – Lavrov emphasized that Russia takes historical agreements seriously and views the West’s actions over the past 34 years as a series of betrayals, from NATO expansion to the Minsk agreements and the failed 2022 Istanbul peace talks.

Russia’s Position on Peace Talks – Lavrov reiterated President Putin’s conditions for negotiations, which include Ukraine stopping military actions in Russian-claimed territories, renouncing NATO ambitions, holding new elections, and recognizing Russia’s territorial claims.

Skepticism Toward Western Diplomacy – The Russians remain wary of Western promises and are cautiously optimistic about potential discussions with Trump, though they do not fully trust his public statements.

Ukraine Conflict & NATO Presence – Lavrov firmly rejected NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine under any flag, warning that any such deployment would be unacceptable.

Perceptions of U.S. Politics – Russian officials view American diplomacy as inconsistent and chaotic, pointing to figures like Lindsey Graham, who frequently change positions on Ukraine.

Future Outlook – Unless Ukraine meets Russia’s conditions, Lavrov suggests that Russia will continue its military actions, believing Ukraine is incapable of stopping them.

The overarching message is that Russia feels justified in its position, distrusts the West, and remains resolute in its demands while being open to negotiations under strict terms.

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.