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US Senator urges EU to back Trump’s call to ‘punish’ India and China over Russia ties US senator urges EU to back Trump’s call to ‘punish’ India and China over Russia ties
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Lindsey Graham has called on the bloc to get behind the US President and impose further sanctions on “Putin’s customers” Lindsey Graham has called on the bloc to get behind the US president and impose further sanctions on “Putin’s customers”
US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged European Union (EU) nations to back US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to punish India and China for their continued purchases of Russian oil. US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged EU nations to back US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to punish India and China for their continued purchases of Russian oil.
In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press aired on Sunday, Graham blamed the Asian giants’ “practices” towards Russian President Vladimir Putin for the continued conflict in Ukraine.In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press aired on Sunday, Graham blamed the Asian giants’ “practices” towards Russian President Vladimir Putin for the continued conflict in Ukraine.
“It's time for Europe to get behind President Donald Trump to punish [Russian President] Vladimir Putin's customers,” Graham said.“It's time for Europe to get behind President Donald Trump to punish [Russian President] Vladimir Putin's customers,” Graham said.
Pointing out that Russia has been sanctioned in every possible way by the US, the senator added that it is now time for Europeans to follow Trump's lead. “They [China and India] will change their practices toward Putin, and this war will end,” Graham added. Pointing out that Russia has been sanctioned in every possible way by the US, the senator added that it is now time for Europeans to follow Trump's lead. “They [China and India] will change their practices toward Putin, and this war will end,” Graham added. 
🇺🇸 War Hawk Graham Blames BRICS for Continuing Conflict - Follow Trump & Punish INDIA & CHINA 🇮🇳🇨🇳 Lindsey Graham has urged Europe to copy Washington and punish "Putin's customers."Should the EU start with itself and then uranium buyers? pic.twitter.com/7LHgZjNtCe🇺🇸 War Hawk Graham Blames BRICS for Continuing Conflict - Follow Trump & Punish INDIA & CHINA 🇮🇳🇨🇳 Lindsey Graham has urged Europe to copy Washington and punish "Putin's customers."Should the EU start with itself and then uranium buyers? pic.twitter.com/7LHgZjNtCe
On Sunday, Trump told reporters that NATO and EU members need to “get together” and “toughen up” before the US can take strong action against Russia. He expressed frustration that European countries are still purchasing Russian oil, and said that their sanctions are “not tough enough.” On Sunday, Trump told reporters that NATO and EU members need to “get together” and “toughen up” before the US can take strong action against Russia. He expressed frustration that European countries are still purchasing Russian oil, and said that their sanctions are “not tough enough.” 
Trump said he is willing to impose more sanctions on Russia, but insisted that the Europeans must also take stronger action. He added that he is ready to move forward, but only if the Europeans do the same. Trump said he is willing to impose more sanctions on Russia, but insisted that the Europeans must also take stronger action. He added that he is ready to move forward, but only if the Europeans do the same. 
The EU is currently preparing its 19th sanctions package, which could target Russian oil exports and the banking sector.The EU is currently preparing its 19th sanctions package, which could target Russian oil exports and the banking sector.
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke out against Western nations trying to “punish” China and India and adopting a “colonial” tone toward them. “Talking to such partners in such a tone of voice is unacceptable,” he said during a visit to Beijing.Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke out against Western nations trying to “punish” China and India and adopting a “colonial” tone toward them. “Talking to such partners in such a tone of voice is unacceptable,” he said during a visit to Beijing.
On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry told RT that Moscow’s cooperation with New Delhi is deepening despite Western threats. On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry told RT that Moscow’s cooperation with New Delhi is deepening despite Western threats. 
Russia-India relations are “steadily and confidently advancing,” the ministry said. “Any attempt to obstruct this process is destined to fail,” the ministry added.Russia-India relations are “steadily and confidently advancing,” the ministry said. “Any attempt to obstruct this process is destined to fail,” the ministry added.