Trump threatens Russia with sanctions and sends weapons to Ukraine. What the media is writing
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US President Donald Trump reacted positively to the idea of imposing sanctions against Russia and promised to make a statement on this matter. He also spoke about a new arms deal for Ukraine and approved his first package of military assistance. This happened against the background of negotiations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. What the media write about Trump's position is in the Izvestia digest.
Bloomberg: Trump plans to make an "important" statement on Russia
Trump said he plans to make an "important statement" on Russia on July 14. In a telephone interview, he criticized Moscow's actions and noted that he expects the Senate to pass a bill to tighten sanctions proposed by his close ally, Senator Lindsey Graham (listed on the Russian list of terrorists and extremists) from South Carolina.
Bloomberg
"I'll decide for myself whether I want to apply it,— Trump said of the measure. "They are going to pass a very serious and very tough law on sanctions, but it is up to the president to decide whether he wants to apply this measure."
Trump's statements came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur.
NBC News: Trump announces arms supplies to Ukraine through NATO
Trump revealed details of a new agreement between the United States, NATO and Ukraine on the supply of weapons from the United States. He added that the agreement was reached at the NATO summit last month. According to him, the entire cost for the United States will be reimbursed.
NBC News
"We send weapons to NATO, and NATO pays 100% for these weapons. So the weapons we send go to NATO, and then NATO supplies those weapons [to Ukraine], and NATO pays for those weapons," Trump said.
It is unclear whether Trump was referring to the recently voiced idea that some NATO members could purchase American weapons on behalf of Ukraine so that the United States would not have to bear the costs. This week, Trump resumed arms shipments to Ukraine after the Department of Defense delayed a planned delivery.
Reuters: Trump approves first package of military aid to Ukraine
For the first time since his return to the White House, Trump will send weapons to Ukraine within the framework of presidential powers, which were often used by his predecessor Joe Biden. This step demonstrates the president's new interest in protecting Ukraine. According to one of the sources, the package could cost $300 million.
Reuters
The package may include Patriot defensive missiles and medium-range offensive missiles, but a decision on the exact composition has not yet been made, the sources said. One of the sources said that this would happen at a meeting on Thursday [July 10].
So far, the Trump administration has only sent weapons authorized by Biden, who has been an ardent supporter of Kiev. The presidential authorization to reduce the military presence allows the president to use weapons stocks to assist Allies in an emergency. The United States has $3.86 billion left to provide assistance under this program.
CNN: what will happen to Trump after the change of position on Russia
Trump's latest statements and actions open up new opportunities for Ukraine, Russia's critics in Congress, and cowed U.S. allies. But it also carries risks — above all, a test of willpower between the leaders who control the world's two largest nuclear arsenals. Trump is always trying to raise the stakes in relations with foreign friends and enemies through rhetoric and tariffs.
CNN
Such is Trump's transactional nature, it's fair to wonder how long his hostility towards his former friend in the Kremlin will last. And although he talks about helping Ukraine defend itself, it's hard to imagine that his transformation will be comparable to the tens of billions of dollars in military and financial aid provided to Kiev by the U.S. Congress under the Biden administration.
Ukrainian "hawks" hoping for a new, tougher US policy towards the war may need to moderate their ardor. Trump's disappointment seems genuine this time. But in recent months, he has criticized the Kremlin several times, but then softened his anger. His pressure may include increasing the supply of American weapons and ammunition to Ukraine and fully supporting a bipartisan bill to impose tough sanctions.
Al Jazeera: Lavrov and Rubio held talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks on July 10 at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur. The main focus was on the conflict in Ukraine. The conversation took place after a longer 50-minute meeting between the two top diplomats, which took place the day before.
Al Jazeera
Although details of Friday's exchange of views are not yet known, Rubio told reporters after the talks on Thursday that the sides discussed a possible "new and different approach" to resuming peaceful efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine. "I would not characterize this as something that guarantees peace," he said, "but it is a concept that I will address to the president."
Lavrov said he had outlined the Kremlin's position on the settlement. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the diplomats had a "meaningful and frank exchange" of views on Ukraine, as well as on Iran, Syria and broader global issues. The meeting was a rare case of direct dialogue between Washington and Moscow amid ongoing tensions in bilateral relations. However, Russian officials have denied claims of deteriorating relations.
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