Trump acknowledged Russia's ability to withstand sanctions

The Russian leadership is coping with the sanctions, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a professional. This was announced on July 4 by the American leader Donald Trump.

"He (Putin. — Ed.) managed to cope with the sanctions. <...> We talked about sanctions a lot, yes. I would not say that he (Putin. — Ed.) inspired by them. He understands that sanctions may follow, he is a professional," Trump told reporters aboard the presidential flight.

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