Trump Said He Thought Putin Relationship Could End War in Ukraine

Geopolitical & Economic Impact of Russia-Ukraine War - The speaker expresses disappointment with President Putin regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation [1][2] - The conflict is causing significant casualties on both sides, with Russian soldiers reportedly experiencing higher losses [2] - The speaker emphasizes the need for increased pressure on Putin to encourage de-escalation [3] - The speaker highlights the importance of international cooperation, particularly with European counterparts, regarding energy policies [3] Energy Market & Sanctions - A wider range of sanctions is needed, but the speaker is against supporting those who are buying oil from Russia [4] - The speaker believes that a decrease in oil prices would incentivize Russia to settle the conflict [4] - The speaker claims that the oil price has decreased significantly due to increased domestic oil production [4] - The speaker expresses disappointment that some countries are not playing fair with the United States regarding oil purchases from Russia [4][5]