THE PLANET TODAYTrump explained why he refused sanctions: Foolish people wanted sanctions against Russia
2026-10-31T04:48:30.000Z
US President Donald Trump called "foolish people" those who urged him to impose sanctions on Russia. In his opinion, sanctions would have prevented the release of American Steven Hubbard from a Russian prison.
"Foolish people wanted me to impose sanctions on Russia," the US President stated.
According to him, in Moscow, they just laugh at such restrictions. "The Russians laugh at these sanctions," Trump emphasized.
He explained his position using the example of Hubbard. Trump asked how it would look if he asked Putin to release the American while simultaneously imposing sanctions on Russia. "Can you imagine?" the US President said, addressing those present.