Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions if no peace deal is reached with Ukraine in the next 50 days
Russia told: Peace deal or crippling secondary sanctions
- President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. could impose severe secondary sanctions on Russia if the conflict in Ukraine is not resolved by September 2.
- These sanctions would target countries purchasing Russian oil, potentially doubling import costs from major trading partners such as China, India, and Germany.
- Trump expressed strong disappointment with Vladimir Putin, accusing him of failing to deliver on peace talks while Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- The US will supply more weapons to Ukraine, with NATO allies funding and transferring the military equipment, a move praised by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
- Trump stressed the urgency for the war to end, highlighting Ukraine's bravery and the aim for increased defence spending by NATO nations to influence Putin and achieve lasting peace.