The Russian economy is on the brink of collapse, and Trump, by implementing the right sanctions, could deliver the final blow.
This is reported by TIME. According to experts, at the beginning of his presidency, Trump commented on the war in Ukraine, stating that Putin is "destroying Russia." The Russian economy, heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, is in deep crisis. Russia's problems have been exacerbated by sanctions and the loss of access to European energy markets, which previously generated significant revenue. Putin has already depleted the state budget reserves, and Russia lacks alternative sources of income.
Trump could exert pressure on the oil market, leading to an economic collapse for Putin. With the increase in oil production in the U.S. and a decrease in dependence on Russian supplies, oil prices could drop to levels that would result in a financial disaster for Russia. Additionally, the imposition of new sanctions against Russian oil companies could further worsen the situation.
Trump also emphasized that the sanctions imposed by his administration have already halted the funding of terrorist organizations due to restrictions on Iranian money. By applying a similar approach to Russia, he could undermine the Kremlin's economy and even lead to Putin's downfall. History has shown that such methods can be effective—the Cold War ended largely due to the economic crisis in the Soviet Union, the publication notes.
Source: time.