Days after spat with Zelensky, Trump says he is contemplating “large-scale” sanctions and tariffs in opposition to Russia, till a ceasefire and peace settlement is reached with Ukraine.
This flip takes place after a wave of strikes at evening on Ukraine.
He writes: “Primarily based on the truth that Russia is completely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield proper now, I’m strongly contemplating giant scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia till a Stop Fireplace and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED.
“To Russia and Ukraine, get to the desk proper now, earlier than it’s too late. Thanks!!!”
Sanctions are penalties imposed by one nation on one other with a view to cease them from breaking worldwide legal guidelines or act aggressively.
America, United Kingdom and Europe, together with international locations together with Australia, Canada and Japan have imposed greater than 21,000 sanctions on Russia since its invaded Ukraine three years in the past.
In January, after assuming workplace, Trump had warned of tariffs and extra sanctions if Putin didn’t finish the warfare.