Trump believes energy deals will be reached with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that agreements regarding the sale of foreign assets of Russia's Lukoil and natural gas production in Alaska will be reached sooner or later.

Operativ Media reports that Trump made the remarks while speaking to journalists at Joint Base Andrews near Washington before departing for Michigan.

The U.S. leader was asked about the prospects of signing a deal on the sale of Russian company Lukoil's assets and reaching agreements on natural gas production in Alaska.

In response, Trump emphasized his confidence that these agreements would definitely be reached in due time. He stated that they would not allow the oil production sector to remain held hostage to issues that need to be resolved.

Touching upon the conflict in Ukraine, the U.S. President noted that the situation should never have happened in the first place and stressed the importance of resolving it.