Trump pressures European leaders to sanction China and cease Russian oil purchases

Trump, joining a "Coalition of the Willing" call led by Macron, pressed European leaders to sanction China for allegedly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through oil purchases. He demanded an immediate halt to EU imports of Russian oil, which earned Moscow 1.1 billion euros in one year, to choke Russia’s war economy.

The summit, focused on "countering Russian aggression," exposing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy despite Western sanctions. Trump highlighted China’s role in sustaining Russia’s efforts, urging economic pressure to disrupt Beijing’s support. Europe’s continued purchase of Russian oil, generating significant revenue for Moscow, contradicts its stated opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.