US President Donald Trump has responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that the United States could impose tough sanctions on Russia despite Moscow’s claim of being immune to US sanctions.
Earlier, Putin declared that sanctions would not have a serious impact on the Russian economy.
“Now, regarding the new sanctions. This, of course, is an attempt to exert pressure on Russia. However, no self-respecting country or people ever makes decisions under pressure.
And Russia certainly has the privilege of considering itself among this list of self-respecting countries and people,” said Putin.
In response, President Trump, when asked by a journalist about Putin’s comments on the US sanctions, said that US sanctions would not have a huge impact on the economy, and he appeared unbothered by what Putin said, hinting that Washington might take decisive action within the next six months.
“I’m glad he feels that way. I’ll let you know about it in six months. Let’s see how it all works out,” said Trump.
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Despite Trump’s warning, Putin has remained defiant even after Trump’s administration hit Russia’s two biggest oil companies with sanctions.
Putin Remains Defiant Despite Sanctions Threat
Putin insists that Russia would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other country.
On October 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, as a step by the United States to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
This move came amid ceasefire talks, during which Trump and Putin were expected to attend a summit in Budapest.
The sanctions were imposed by the US Department of the Treasury and represent Trump’s first major action against Russia since returning to office in January 2025.
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The sanctions imposed by Trump’s administration target the Open Joint Stock Company Rosneft Oil Company (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO (Lukoil), as well as all entities in which they hold a direct or indirect 50% or greater stake.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the sanctions were in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “refusal to end this senseless war”.
The department said the action is intended to “increase pressure on Russia’s energy sector and degrade the Kremlin’s ability to raise revenue for its war machine”.
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