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Putin Has Been 'Able to Handle Sanctions' - Trump

© Chris McGrathHELSINKI, FINLAND - JULY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. The two leaders met one-on-one and discussed a range of issues including the 2016 U.S Election collusion. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
HELSINKI, FINLAND - JULY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. The two leaders met one-on-one and discussed a range of issues including the 2016 U.S Election collusion.  (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) - Sputnik India, 1920, 05.07.2025
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US President Donald Trump admitted that the Russian leadership has been able to cope with Western sanctions.
"He [Russian President Vladimir Putin] has been able to handle sanctions," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One.
Trump said the topic of restrictions against Russia was raised in a recent conversation with Putin.
"We talk about sanctions a lot, yeah. I would say he's not thrilled with it... he understands that it may be coming, and, you know, he's a professional," he said.
 Putin-Trump Call - Sputnik India, 1920, 03.07.2025
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