US Should Pursue Economic Ties with Russia, Trump Advocates

Washington: The United States should engage in business with Russia, which possesses significant economic resources, stated US President Donald Trump.According to Burkina Information Agency, during a phone conversation on March 18, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed various international issues, including strategies to prevent escalation in Ukraine. The Kremlin press service reported that the discussion highlighted several areas for potential cooperation between Moscow and Washington, focusing on the economy and energy sectors.President Trump emphasized the strategic importance of Russia's geographical expanse in an interview with Breitbart News. "We should do business with Russia. They have by far the largest territory, larger than China. They have 11 time zones. You can cross those 11 time zones from one side to the other. They have very valuable land," Trump remarked, underscoring the economic potential he sees in closer ties with Russia.