French President Emmanuel Macron described the US sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on two Russian oil groups as a 'genuine turning point.' He believes these measures, combined with European sanctions, will deliver a 'massive blow' to Russia's war funding. Macron spoke at a press conference following a European Council in Brussels.
On Thursday evening, following a European Council in Brussels, Emmanuel Macron praised the sanctions decided by US President Donald Trump against two Russian oil groups. According to the French president, these measures go 'in the right direction' and will have a significant impact.
'It is a genuine turning point that, combined with the sanctions (European, ed.) we have just taken, and the pressure put on several other actors, will bear its effects,' Macron stated during his press conference.
He added that these sanctions represent 'a massive blow to the financing of Russia's war effort, even as for the first time since the start of this conflict, the Russian economy is beginning to suffer much more.' These remarks come amid the war in Ukraine, where international sanctions aim to weaken Moscow's resources.
Macron highlighted the importance of this coordination among allies to counter Russian aggression, marking a key moment in European diplomatic efforts.