Trump noted his influence on the introduction of new sanctions against Russia

On July 9, US President Donald Trump said that the introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions depends on him.

"This is (the adoption of the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation. — Ed.) completely at my discretion. They accept it entirely at my discretion, and its cancellation is entirely at my discretion. And I am following this very closely," he said during a cabinet meeting at the White House. Trump's words are quoted by Politico newspaper.

It is clarified that there is also great interest among American senators in this bill. According to the publication, Trump's new level of interest in tightening anti-Russian restrictions is also related to a more transparent legislative agenda of Congress.

Package attack: new EU sanctions against Russia are not supported by the United States

Why is Europe failing to get Washington to tighten restrictions against Russia

On July 5, Trump acknowledged Russia's ability to withstand sanctions. In his opinion, he treated Russia tougher than Iran or any other country. At the same time, Trump noted that Washington could impose new restrictions on Moscow. At the same time, the US president called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a professional.