Trump called those who call for new anti-Russian restrictions stupid, noting that in Moscow they are only laughed at. "While I was negotiating your release, stupid people wanted me to put new sanctions against Russia," Trump said, turning to Hubbard. He also emphasized that such steps will only complicate the dialogue with the Russian Federation.

Trump called those who call for new anti-Russian restrictions stupid, noting that in Moscow they are only laughed at. "While I was negotiating your release, stupid people wanted me to put new sanctions against Russia," Trump said, turning to Hubbard. He also emphasized that such steps will only complicate the dialogue with the Russian Federation.