President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding an immediate end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump warned that failure to promptly reach a peace agreement would result in severe economic repercussions for Russia, including imposing high tariffs and sanctions on goods sold to the United States and allied nations.
In a recent statement, Trump emphasized his preference for a peaceful resolution: “We can do it the easy way, or the hard way.” He expressed his belief that the conflict would not have commenced had he been in office earlier and underscored his intent to leverage economic measures to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
Despite existing sanctions imposed by the previous administration targeting Russia’s energy sector, Trump indicated that additional financial pressures could be applied.
His administration is considering further sanctions to compel Russia to engage in diplomatic discussions aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long conflict.
To facilitate a diplomatic solution, Trump has appointed retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as his special envoy.
Kellogg is expected to engage with both Russian and Ukrainian officials, with a potential visit to Kyiv planned in the near future. Concurrently, a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet with Trump’s administration in Washington to explore avenues for peace.
The international community is closely monitoring these developments, as the potential for increased sanctions could have significant implications for global trade and economic stability.
Observers are hopeful that the renewed diplomatic efforts may lead to a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a lasting peace in the region.
