Trump Issues Ultimatum to NATO on Russian Oil, China Tariffs

President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO allies, stating he will impose major sanctions on Russia only if all NATO countries agree to stop buying Russian oil and implement similar sanctions. He criticized some NATO members for their continued purchase of Russian oil, calling it "shocking" and weakening the alliance's negotiating position against Russia. Trump also called for steep tariffs on China, which he claims has significant control over Russia, suggesting these tariffs could help end the war in Ukraine. His demands represent a significant shift in NATO's current policies, with uncertainty about whether all members would collectively comply. The ultimatum came amid ongoing Russian advances in Ukraine and recent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace. NATO officials and EU leaders have yet to respond to Trump's proposals.