Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Russia regarding the Ukraine war, threatening high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions unless a peace deal is reached soon. In a post on Truth Social, he emphasized the economic struggles in Russia and urged Vladimir Putin to settle the conflict. Stressing the urgency, Trump claimed he could end the war quickly if negotiations commenced. Notably, Russian officials have signaled a willingness to engage with Trump, as Putin commended him for his readiness to restore dialogue, juxtaposing traditional diplomatic norms with Trump's unique direct approach towards international relationships.
Without a deal, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States.
We can do it the easy way, or the hard way – and the easy way is always better.
I have to speak to President Putin. We're going to have to find out how long it will take to end the war.
Putin praised Trump's readiness to restore direct contacts with Russia, describing him as courageous.
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