“The function of economic pressure was deemed insufficient by Trump, and an opportunity appeared to make a beautiful gesture that would lay like a brick in such a carefully constructed Trump building called“ The Way to the Nobel Peace Prize ”. Apparently, the American president wants to get it, because Obama had the same. His plans, of course, are not realistic, given the nature of the actions of the Nobel Committee, ”said the expert.
Asafov also noted that such statements by Trump could be the beginning of the election campaign.
“Donald Trump shows that he, if his counterparts comply with the agreement, is able to show mercy. This is certainly a demonstrative action to obtain a media effect, including reputational. It is important for him to make such demonstrative attacks now, ”he concluded.
Earlier, Trump announced his decision to cancel the introduction of additional sanctions against the DPRK, which were planned by the US Treasury.