Trump said he refused to impose sanctions on Russia for the sake of negotiations with Putin over the release of American Steven Abram, according to the US president, while some politicians demanded that he tighten sanctions against Moscow as he tried to secure the release of an American citizen. "While I was negotiating for you, stupid people wanted me to impose sanctions on Russia," Trump said. He explained that imposing sanctions during negotiations could have prevented Abram's release. "How would that look? I am talking to President Putin: 'Mr President, I would like to get Steven Abram back and I am imposing sanctions on you right now'," Trump said. The US president emphasized that he sees the American's release as a great honor for himself. It should be noted that Trump said the United States did not hand over anyone to Russia in exchange for the release of American Steven Abram, who was convicted in the Russian Federation for mercenary activity. Donald Trump in Russian.

Trump said he refused to impose sanctions on Russia for the sake of negotiations with Putin over the release of American Steven Abram, according to the US president, while some politicians demanded that he tighten sanctions against Moscow as he tried to secure the release of an American citizen. "While I was negotiating for you, stupid people wanted me to impose sanctions on Russia," Trump said. He explained that imposing sanctions during negotiations could have prevented Abram's release. "How would that look? I am talking to President Putin: 'Mr President, I would like to get Steven Abram back and I am imposing sanctions on you right now'," Trump said. The US president emphasized that he sees the American's release as a great honor for himself. It should be noted that Trump said the United States did not hand over anyone to Russia in exchange for the release of American Steven Abram, who was convicted in the Russian Federation for mercenary activity. Donald Trump in Russian.