"The US president posted on his social media site that Nato's commitment to winning the war "has been far less than 100pc" and the purchase of Russian oil by some members is "shocking". "It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia," he added. Nato member Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil after China and India, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air."
"Mr Trump's post comes at a tense moment in the conflict after the recent flight of multiple Russian drones into Poland, an escalatory move by Moscow as it was entering the air space of a Nato member. Poland shot down the drones, yet Mr Trump played down the severity of the incursion and Russia's motives by saying it "could have been a mistake"."
The US president criticised Nato members for buying Russian oil and said such purchases weaken negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia. Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil after China and India, with Hungary and Slovakia also involved. Multiple Russian drones recently entered Polish airspace and Poland shot them down, while the president suggested the incursion could have been a mistake. Congress is pushing for tougher sanctions after talks with Russia failed to produce progress. The US and allies are taking firmer steps, including UK vessel bans and sanctions on companies trading Russian oil.
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