Ready to impose sanctions on Russia if NATO is doing the same

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that “ready to make serious sanctions Russia“Once all NATO They started to “do the same” and suspend oil purchases in Moscow.

He also called on NATO countries to impose “50% to 100% tariffs on China”, which, he said, should be recalled after Russia-Ukraine has ended.

“China has strong control and even seizure over Russia, and these powerful tariffs break this capture,” Trump wrote In truth, a social message that, he said, was the text of a letter sent to all NATO and “world” countries.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose Sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, but still abandoned it.

Previously this monthThe president said he was ready to move to the second phase of Russia’s sanctioning, but had not yet imposed the fees.

Part of Trump’s unwanted to impose strict economic punishments can be partly because he hopes he can conclude a peaceful cause between Ukraine and Russia, Earlier analysts said CNBC.

“The second reason … It makes sense that if Russia wins … Then it has nothing to go with China, and it will potentially strengthen China’s position,” said Chris Wifer, executive director of Macro-consultation based on Moscow.

On Saturday, Trump emphasizes that he moves his attention to NATO countries to put pressure on Russia to end his war.

“As you know, NATO’s commitment to victory was much less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian oil, according to some, was shocking!” Trump wrote in a message.

“It significantly weakens your negotiation position and negotiations on Russia,” he continued.

Hungary and Slovakia continue to buy Russian fossil fuels, causing criticism from Trump officials.

“We want to displace all Russian gas. President Trump, America and all EU peoples, we want to end the Russian-Ukraine war,” US Energy Minister Chris Wright Said on Friday.