United States President Donald Trump used his address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to put pressure on European nations to stop buying Russian energy, saying that it is “embarrassing” and accusing them of “funding the war against themselves.” He said the US is ready to impose a “very strong round of powerful tariffs” on Russia, but that Europe must do the same, and added that he will discuss the issue with European leaders on the sidelines of the assembly.
Trump also spoke about the Israel-Hamas conflict, stressing that Hamas has “repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace” and insisted that the world should not forget the October 7, 2023, terror attack carried out by Hamas that started the conflict. He criticized countries that have recognized the Palestinian state in recent days, stating that they did it “as if to encourage continued conflict” and claiming it would be a reward for “atrocities” committed by Hamas.