Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Vladimir Putin, demanding an end to Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine within 50 days. During a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration over stalled peace talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf we don\u2019t have a deal in 50 days, there will be very severe tariffs,\u201d Trump declared. He emphasized his disappointment with Putin, claiming a resolution was expected months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed measures target countries purchasing Russian oil, not Russia directly. Secondary sanctions could drastically increase import costs for nations like China, India, and Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified these would be economic penalties, not traditional tariffs. \u201cIf I catch you buying Russian petroleum, you\u2019ll pay,\u201d he explained, noting Trump has both sanctions and tariffs at his disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, U.S.-Russia trade is nearly nonexistent due to Biden-era sanctions. Trump\u2019s plan would further isolate Moscow by pressuring its remaining economic partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump expressed hope for avoiding escalation but criticized empty diplomacy. \u201cIt\u2019s all talk\u2014then missiles hit Kyiv and kill 60 people,\u201d he said, referencing recent attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ultimatum signals a harder stance from Trump, who has previously positioned himself as a potential mediator. The move could strain relations with key U.S. allies while intensifying pressure on the Kremlin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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