Trump ready to impose new sanctions on Russia and its partners

During the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump announced that he is ready to use new, broad powers to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia. The US president signed the Lindsey Graham Act, which gives him the ability to impose up to 100 percent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.

Last week, in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, I signed a powerful new law passed by Congress giving me enormous tariff powers that I will have to use when necessary. It's time to end the killing, Trump said.

Sikorski: This is a big scare for Putin

Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, when asked about Trump's words, did not hide that it was a serious signal to the Kremlin. This is a big scare and if I were Vladimir Putin, I would take it seriously, Sikorski said during a briefing in New York.

He noted that the law allows for the imposition of both primary and secondary sanctions on countries supporting the Russian energy sector. To nie jest mała rzecz – dodał szef MSZ.

Kogo mogą dotknąć nowe sankcje?

The Lindsey Graham Act obliges the US president to impose tariffs within 30 days on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas and countries that help Russia evade sanctions. Although the list has not been disclosed, according to Senate data, it may include, among others: China, India, Slovakia, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and Singapore.

The new law also codifies existing restrictions and encourages the imposition of new ones, including on the so-called Russian shadow fleet. However, the use of this legal act depends on the president's decision.

Polska dyplomacja patrzy z nadzieją

Sikorski emphasized that although Trump did not devote much space to Ukraine in his speech, the very announcement of the use of new sanctions is very important. Let's look positively - appealed the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reminding that the US president now has in his hand a powerful tool of pressure on Russia and its allies.

Iran targeted by the US? Sikorski comments

The head of Polish diplomacy was also asked about the government's position on American policy towards Iran. Sikorski recalled that Trump boasted about destroying the Iranian nuclear program and suggested that the goal was to change the regime in Tehran.