Latvian Foreign Ministry: Trump–Putin deal sends mixed signal
Latvia's Foreign Ministry says the volume of diesel agreed between the US and Russian leaders is not significant. It says the signal of easing sanctions is nonetheless contradictory.
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Latvia's Foreign Ministry has commented on an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the delivery of diesel fuel. The ministry considers the amount of fuel itself insignificant, but says the step sends a contradictory message.
The ministry's assessment
The ministry told the news agency LETA that the quantity of diesel Trump and Putin agreed to supply is not important. In its view, the issue is the signal of easing sanctions. That signal gives a mixed message both to Russia and to the international community.
The ministry's comment describes Putin as Russia's dictator.
The source gives no further details on the terms of the agreement, the volume of fuel or the timing.
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