U.S. President announces intention to implement economic penalties on Russia
In an exclusive interview with Newsmax on August 1, 2022, former U.S. President Donald Trump discussed his actions regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
During his first term (2017–2021), Trump approved the supply of limited lethal military aid to Ukraine. In 2017, the U.S. provided Ukraine with $47 million worth of Javelin anti-tank missiles and missile launchers, intended as a strategic deterrent against Russian invasion. These weapons, however, were kept in storage and not deployed at the time.
Prior to this, under the Obama administration, the U.S. supplied non-lethal aid including vehicles, training, body armor, and night-vision goggles, but refrained from supplying lethal weapons like Javelins until Trump's administration authorized them.
Trump made it clear that he was ready to impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow did not agree to a ceasefire with Kyiv. However, he noted that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, "knows how to circumvent them well." Trump emphasized that this war must end and claimed that he had reached agreements with the Russian president three times.
On July 29, Trump gave Putin 10 days to end the war in Ukraine, stating that after this period, Washington would impose the promised tariffs on Moscow.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, the situation remains tense. Some commenters have expressed concerns about the credibility of certain sources, while others have raised questions about Trump's potential for causing international conflict.
Meanwhile, opinions about the ongoing conflict and potential war vary across countries. In Russia, some people are reportedly preoccupied with the idea of war every hour, influenced by propaganda. In contrast, people in Kazakhstan and other CIS countries view these ideas as nonsense propaganda.
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community will be watching closely to see how events unfold.
Policy-and-legislation regarding war-and-conflicts, such as the supply of lethal military aid to Ukraine, was a notable point during Trump's first term (2017–2021). While the Obama administration provided non-lethal aid, Trump approved the provision of Javelin anti-tank missiles and launchers in 2017, despite concerns about their use in general-news narratives.
