US Support for Ukraine
Donald Trump has agreed to send top-of-the-line military equipment to NATO to support Ukraine and threaten Russia with severe tariffs if it does not agree to end the war. In a meeting with the NATO Secretary General at the White House, the US President said that the deal includes sending weapons worth billions of dollars to NATO, which will be quickly spread to the battlefield.
Military Equipment
The weapons include surface-to-air Patriot rocket systems and batteries that Ukraine has asked for to defend itself against Russian air strikes. The US President emphasized that these are top-of-the-line military equipment that will help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
Threats to Russia
Mr. Trump also expressed his frustration with Russia and threatened heavy tariffs of approximately 100% if there is no deal to terminate the war in Ukraine within 50 days. The White House added that the United States would put secondary sanctions against countries that buy oil from Russia if no agreement is made.
Recent Developments
After weeks of frustration with Vladimir Putin’s refusal to end the conflict, Mr. Trump said that he had recent calls with the Russian leader, where he said afterwards, "that was a nice call", but then "rockets are introduced in Kyiv or another city, and that happens three or four times". The US President has been critical of Russia’s actions in Ukraine and has called for an end to the war.
Previous Meetings
At the beginning of this year, the US President told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy that "you play with the Third World War" in a fiery meeting at the White House and proposed that Ukraine start a war against Russia. The situation remains volatile, and the US President’s latest statements are seen as an escalation of tensions between the US and Russia.
