Trump Threatens Tariffs on Russian Oil Amid Ukraine Tensions

Former President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he is 'very angry' and 'pissed off' over stalled peace talks regarding Ukraine. Trump criticized Putin for suggesting a transitional government in Ukraine that would remove President Zelensky, asserting this undermines progress in negotiations. He threatened to impose significant tariffs on Russian oil—between 25% to 50%—if a ceasefire deal is not reached soon, emphasizing that any entities buying oil from Russia would face restrictions in the U.S. Despite his strong words, Trump maintained that he has a 'very good relationship' with Putin and hopes future discussions could alleviate tensions. Trump’s remarks come amid ongoing violence in Ukraine, including recent attacks on civilian targets, which have heightened the urgency for a resolution. The two leaders are expected to speak again this week as the situation develops.