Trump admits maintaining anti-Russian sanctions until the conflict in Ukraine is over
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, January 21, allowed the preservation of the anti-Russian sanctions regime until the very end of the conflict in Ukraine.
"Sanctions or tariffs <...> I think the word 'tariffs' is much better because it strengthens your dollar. I think tariffs are more effective," he told reporters in response to a question about the prospects for continued sanctions against Russia.
Trump has previously said he intends to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible.
Earlier in the day after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump signed more than 200 new executive orders. Among them, the introduction of a state of emergency on the border with Mexico and the inclusion of drug cartels in the list of terrorist organizations.
Trump announced the beginning of "America's golden age" after taking the oath of office. He added that he will put the US first, noting that the country will become bigger, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before. In addition, the new president promised to quickly return hope, security and peace to Americans.
Before that it was reported that Donald Trump took the oath of office and became the 47th President of the United States. Along with him, the oath of office in the rotunda of the Capitol was taken by Vice President JD Vance.
