How Europe’s plan to impose new sanctions on Moscow failed

According to webangah News Agency, The Guardian reported‍ that U.S. President Donald Trump thwarted European leaders’ proposal ⁢for new sanctions against Moscow under the pretext​ of Washington’s cooperation, following his recent conversation with Russian‌ counterpart⁤ Vladimir Putin.

the British newspaper added that European hopes for Trump increasing pressure on the⁤ Kremlin were dashed after his two-hour phone call with Putin.

Rather⁤ than imposing “extensive” sanctions on Russia,‍ the U.S. president welcomed prospects of resuming trade with Moscow—a move that shocked European officials.