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普京登上专机前,贝森特亮底牌,如果谈判破裂,美国有的是手段
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-16 17:08

Group 1 - The meeting between Trump and Putin is scheduled for 3:30 AM Beijing time on the 16th, attracting global attention [1] - US Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that if the meeting does not progress well, the US may increase sanctions on Russia or impose secondary tariffs, urging Europe to join in these sanctions [1][3] - In 2022, EU member states purchased 31.62 billion cubic meters of Russian pipeline gas and 20.05 billion cubic meters of Russian LNG, accounting for 19% of their total gas consumption [3] Group 2 - The proposal to stop importing Russian energy was vetoed by Hungary and Slovakia, with Hungary citing concerns over sovereignty and financial penalties for breaking contracts with Russia [5] - Bessent's actions appear to pressure both Europe and Russia, indicating that Russia may face financial losses if it cannot sell gas to Europe [7] - Trump estimates a 25% chance of failure for the upcoming meeting, emphasizing the importance of a second meeting that may include Ukrainian President Zelensky [9] Group 3 - The Russian side does not expect to sign any documents during the meeting, with results to be announced in a press conference [11] - A Pew Research Center poll indicates that nearly 60% of Americans lack confidence in Trump's ability to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a 7% increase from previous polling [13] - European and Ukrainian attitudes favor freezing the conflict and oppose territorial exchanges, with Germany emphasizing the need for security guarantees in any resolution [15] Group 4 - The US is attempting to balance various positions regarding the conflict, acknowledging the reality of Russia's control over parts of Ukraine while facing opposition from Europe and Ukraine [17] - Over 60% of Americans oppose Trump's tariff policies, and his approval rating has dropped to 38%, reflecting public concern over the potential outcomes of the meeting [19][30]