Trump hopes conflict in Ukraine does not develop into nuclear war

According to RIA Novosti on June 7, US President Donald Trump expressed hope that the conflict in Ukraine will not develop into a nuclear conflict following recent attacks on Kiev. Mr. Trump emphasized that he does not like them..

"I hope not. I hope so," President Trump told reporters, commenting on the threat of the conflict in Ukraine turning nuclear.

At the same time, the US leader directly pointed out that he did not like Ukraine's recent attacks on Russia. However, Mr. Trump expressed hope that Russia would not stop negotiating on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

"I think Russia will not stop negotiating a deal - President Trump said about the process of resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

The US president added that, if necessary, he is still considering the possibility of imposing additional sanctions on Moscow.

President Donald Trump said he considered the Senate bill on new sanctions against Russia "very strong," but it was he who decided to impose new restrictions on Moscow.

"They have a bill. It's up to me. This is my choice. This is a very strong bill," President Trump told reporters at the White House on June 6.

President Trump also added that he is not asking the Senate to ease the restrictions imposed by the legislative initiative.

Earlier, on June 6, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was asking Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to reduce sanctions against Russia in the new bill. According to the publication, the White House is concerned that tightening sanctions will hurt Trump's efforts to establish a dialogue with Moscow and end the conflict in Ukraine.