Trump called Putin a "professional" in resisting U.S. sanctions
U.S. President Trump admitted that the Russian leadership is successfully coping with sanctions and accordingly called Russian President Putin a "professional."
Trump told reporters on his presidential plane, "He (Putin - editor's note) has successfully coped with the sanctions."
Trump said he mentioned the issue of sanctions against Russia during his recent call with Putin. He said, "We talked a lot about sanctions, yes. I won't say he is happy about it... He understands that more sanctions may come, he is a professional."
Trump added that Washington may take new restrictions.
He also said, "I think I am tougher on Russia than on Iran, that's a fact. I think I am almost tougher on Russia than on any other country."
On July 3, Russian President Putin spoke by phone with U.S. President Trump. Putin's assistant Ushakov said that the telephone conversation between Putin and Trump lasted nearly an hour.
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