The WSJ reported skepticism in the US and the EU due to Trump's changing rhetoric towards Russia

The US administration and the European Union (EU) countries have expressed doubts about the change in the position of American leader Donald Trump regarding Russia and his initiative to conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 31, citing American officials.

"President Trump's sudden turn against Russia was met with skepticism from officials in his administration and European capitals," the article says.

The publication stressed that since the beginning of Trump's current presidential term, the United States has not joined the new EU and UK sanctions initiatives. In particular, Washington did not support the reduction in the marginal price of Russian oil, which was approved in July.

"At the most basic level, the United States has not imposed any new sanctions against Russia since January 20," said former State Department official Edward Fishman, adding that the sanctions policy has actually weakened.

However, the White House says it is maintaining pressure on Russia and emphasizing Trump's role in resuming direct talks between Moscow and Kiev. According to representatives of the administration, the president's initiative contributed to the resumption of dialogue after an almost three-year hiatus.

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