Days After Spat With Zelensky, Trump Warns Of Sanctions Towards Russia

Days after spat with Zelensky, Trump says he is contemplating “large-scale” sanctions and tariffs towards Russia, till a ceasefire and peace settlement is reached with Ukraine.

This flip takes place after a wave of strikes at night time 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 Hearth 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 in an effort to cease them from breaking worldwide legal guidelines or act aggressively.

America, United Kingdom and Europe, together with nations 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 battle.