The American president, Donald Trump, has threatened Russia with new taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if the war against Ukraine does not come to an end. The politician urged Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to immediately halt the aggression. This was reported by The Guardian.
In his post on Truth Social, Donald Trump warned that he would impose "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russia and its allies if they do not stop the invasion of Ukraine.
The post came after Trump failed to fulfill his campaign promise to end the war in the country within 24 hours of taking office.
I do not want to harm Russia. I love the Russian people, and I have always had very good relations with President Putin — despite what the radical left insists about Russia, Russia, Russia. We must never forget that Russia helped us win World War II, losing nearly 60,000,000 lives in the process. Given all of this, I plan to do Russia, whose economy is collapsing, and President Putin a very big favor.
At the same time, Trump urged Russians to engage in negotiations now to end the war before it worsens.
If we do not reach a "deal," and soon, I will have no choice but to impose high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on everything Russia sells to the United States and other countries. Let’s end this war that would never have started if I were president! We can do this the easy way or the hard way — and the easy way is always better. It’s time to "make a deal." No more lives should be lost!!!
Previously, we reported that President Putin has once again called on Russians for military mobilization.