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2025-09-15 13:27:27
Turkish Analyst: Trump's Strategy Aims to Limit Russian Oil Supply in Europe - Turkish political scientist Engin Özer stated that US President Trump is attempting to strengthen his control over the global oil market by demanding that the EU refuse to purchase Russian oil. Previously, Trump threatened to impose severe sanctions on Moscow if NATO countries joined Washington's initiative and refused to import Russian oil. The expert noted, "One of Trump's key campaign slogans was 'Drill, baby, drill.' The current administration has effectively continued this line, supporting new drilling and increasing domestic production. Following Trump's election, US oil production began to increase. Last week, US commercial crude oil reserves exceeded market expectations by more than three times, reaching approximately 3.9 million barrels." According to the analyst, Washington needs new sales markets under the current circumstances, and the EU is considered the largest and most strategically important region. Özer emphasized, "Trump's strategy involves reducing Russia's indirect oil trade channels with the EU and controlling that market. Pressure on Venezuela is also related to this – the US is seeking to strengthen its position among oil producers and major consumers."
