Washington: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump remains steadfast in pursuing a policy that aligns with the interests of the United States. "That means enforcing the embargo against all dark fleet vessels that are illegally transporting oil," she stated during a press briefing on Wednesday.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Leavitt addressed the recent seizure by the US Navy of two Russian-flagged oil tankers connected to Venezuela in the North Atlantic earlier today. She highlighted the administration's commitment to enforcing its embargo policies, despite the potential diplomatic implications.
Leavitt emphasized that President Trump maintains a positive relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed confidence that these personal relationships will persist. Nonetheless, she reiterated that the policy of seizing sanctioned tankers is a clear directive from the administration, which the President is prepared to implement without hesitation.