European officials say the Trump administration has pared back its engagement with efforts to enforce sanctions on Russia as the US pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine.
European officials claim the US, under the Trump administration, has reduced its participation in efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia, potentially hindering efforts to restrict Russia's access to weapons components and monitor the G7's oil price cap. While Trump has threatened to increase sanctions if peace talks fail, European allies see little evidence of preparation for such measures. The US withdrew from the KleptoCapture task force in February but has increased sanctions on other countries, such as Iran.
