US Official: Devastating Sanctions Against Russia to Take Effect Next Week

According to the English section of ​ webangah News Agency, quoting Mehr News⁣ Agency, Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ⁢ambassador to​ NATO, told Newsmax that President Donald Trump will impose devastating sanctions on russia ⁤on August 8.

He​ also claimed that “Russia has no‍ friends ⁢or trading partners.”

the official stated these‍ sanctions ⁢would have significant impacts on China, India,⁣ and Brazil, all major buyers of Russian oil.

Earlier, ⁢President Trump said that nonetheless ⁣of how these sanctions effect Russia, he would implement them after a 10-day deadline for ending the war ⁣in Ukraine expires.

Trump said: “We are going to impose sanctions. I don’t know if these sanctions ‌will hurt him [Vladimir Putin]. They know about these sanctions. I understand sanctions and tariffs better than anyone else. ‌I don’t know if they will have any effect or not, but we intend to do it.”

He added: “But this is a war ⁢that shoudl never ​have happened.⁢ If I were president,this war wouldn’t have​ started. This is Biden’s war – ⁢a ⁣foolish war we should never have entered.”

last monday, the U.S. ‌president expressed frustration⁢ with Russia and the progress toward a peace agreement and shortened the deadline ⁢to 10-12 days. John kelly, acting U.S. representative at the United Nations, said Trump believes Russia and ukraine must reach a peace deal by August 8.

The Kremlin previously stated it is closely monitoring Trump’s remarks and remains committed to its special military⁢ operation in‌ Ukraine until its ⁢objectives are met.