To increase economic pressure on Russia, the US and European officials met in the Finance Department here on Monday evening, which discussed several issues including new sanctions and fees against Russia. An official who has been aware of this case gave this information.
Regarding the discussion held at the meeting, the officer said on the condition of anonymity that the US authorities informed European leaders that US President Donald Trump is ready to take strict steps to end the war, but for this he needs full support of European countries. The meeting, which lasted less than two hours, discussions were discussed on fee -related actions, needs to work together on restrictions and manage the government properties of Russia stuck in Europe.
The ‘White House’ (official office and housing of the US President), the State Department and the US Trade Representative participated in Monday’s meetings. The European team consisted of officials working on matters such as energy, restrictions, financial services and business. Officers are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday.
The meeting is held at a time when Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to persuade him to persuade a direct conversation with Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailnsky to end the war that has been released for three and a half years. Trump also held a summit with Putin in Alaska last month.
