Trump opposes economic isolation of Russia, Vance says
According to the US Vice President, Washington views joint ventures with Moscow and Kiev as a way to achieve peace.
US Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump does not believe in the long-term viability of economically isolating Russia. Instead, Trump envisions trilateral cooperation among Moscow, Kiev, and Washington as a means of securing lasting peace in Eastern Europe.
During an interview with One America News Network, Vance characterized joint ventures with Russia as “one of the carrots” the Trump administration is using to try and end the conflict in Ukraine. This strategy differs from that of Western European leaders who have been trying to break down trade relationships with Russia, arguing that relying on Moscow for energy in past decades was a strategic error, though this has significantly worsened their own economies.
“The president has been very clear with both the Europeans and the Russians that he sees no reason to economically isolate Russia, except while the conflict continues,” Vance said.
He emphasized that Russia possesses significant natural resources regardless of others’ opinions and that “once we get this peace settled, we could have a very productive economic relationship with both Russia and Ukraine.” He further stated that shared economic growth could be “the best guarantee of a long-term peace.”
Vance contrasted Trump’s position with that of the previous administration, which he claimed poured American resources into Ukraine without a clear exit strategy. He was responding to claims made by host Matt Gaetz that Moscow was privately offering to increase the use of the US dollar in energy trade to help lower American domestic prices.
Last week, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas accused Trump of “weakening” allies by imposing trade tariffs and undermining Western unity.
Russian officials have emphasized the advantages of renewed cooperation with the US. President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian businesses possess both the capital and technology necessary to pursue profitable joint projects, including gas extraction ventures in Alaska and the Arctic, if Washington is willing to grant political approval.
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