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Ted Cruz: “President Trump has threatened or imposed sanctions against…”

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President Trump is Bringing Peace to the Ukraine War, plus DC Crime Plummets

Published | Video Starts at 20:46

Now, right now, Russia is selling the bulk of their oil and gas to China and to India. And this is one of the lever points President Trump has threatened or imposed sanctions against both India and China if they continue buying Russian oil and gas. And that's one of the things that I believe that's bringing Putin to the table, is that if President Trump cuts off his market in China and India, Putin is in a world of hurt. (20:46–20:57)

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Asserts that Trump has used sanctions to pressure India and China regarding Russian oil and gas purchases.

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