Johnson warns of risks of lifting sanctions on Russia

Warning about the consequences of lifting restrictions

US House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern over the White House's decision to lift sanctions against Russia. The politician emphasised that this step could lead to unpredictable consequences.

“Putin cannot be trusted”

Commenting on the legislators' position, Johnson recalled the parliament's recent decision. “Congress voted decisively for this just a few weeks ago, and we understand that Putin cannot be trusted,” the speaker noted. (Congress voted decisively for this just a few weeks ago, and we understand that Putin cannot be trusted)

Consultations with colleagues and the president's team

According to Johnson, he had discussed the situation with several colleagues, including members of the intelligence and foreign affairs committees, who also shared his anxiety. There had been no direct contact with President Donald Trump beforehand due to the dense schedules and travel of both politicians.

Meanwhile, the speaker had already conveyed his warnings to the White House team: “I told the White House team that we need to discuss this issue and, in my opinion, carefully weigh the unpredictable consequences that may result from it.” (I told the White House team that we need to discuss this issue and, in my opinion, carefully weigh the unpredictable consequences that may result from it.)

Expectation of the right decision from the administration

Despite the criticism, the House Speaker expressed confidence that the US President is approaching this issue with due attention. “Look, he has two main goals… Every day he strives to ensure America's security and reduce the cost of living for every American. He constantly thinks outside the box, generating creative ideas, and carefully evaluates them. So I believe that ultimately the right decision will be made here,” Johnson added. (Look, he has two main goals… Every day he strives to ensure America's security and reduce the cost of living for every American. He constantly thinks outside the box, generating creative ideas, and carefully evaluates them. So I believe that ultimately the right decision will be made here.)

The politician concluded that he hopes the administration will eventually make a balanced and correct decision regarding sanctions policy.