**Trump Urges Russia to End Ukraine War**
US President Donald Trump has called on Russia to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine. He warned that if they don’t, more sanctions and tariffs will be imposed on Russian goods.
In a social media post, Trump said: “If a deal is not reached, I will have no other choice but to put high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything being sold by Russia.” He added: “We can do it the easy way or the hard way. The easy way is always better.”
**Tough Talk**
Trump emphasized that he’s not trying to hurt Russia, but wants to see an end to the war. He said: “No more lives should be lost.” This comes as his administration works on a sanctions strategy to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
Two main approaches are being considered: offering relief to Russian oil producers if peace talks advance, or increasing sanctions to put more pressure on Russia.
**Previous Promises**
This isn’t the first time Trump has vowed to end the war quickly. When asked about imposing additional sanctions, he replied: “Sounds likely.” He’s also promised to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and consult with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
**Recent Sanctions**
The Biden administration and UK recently imposed their most extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting oil companies and vessels in the country’s “shadow fleet”. Trump’s efforts seem to be building on this momentum.