Trump Urges NATO for Major Russia Sanctions Conditional on Oil Import Ban

US President Donald Trump has called on NATO allies to impose comprehensive sanctions on Russia, contingent upon all member nations agreeing to cease purchasing Russian oil. He emphasized that continued oil imports from Russia by some NATO countries weaken the alliance's negotiating power and urged a unified front before implementing major sanctions. Trump also proposed steep tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% on China to pressure Beijing into curbing support for Moscow, suggesting these tariffs be lifted after the war in Ukraine ends. Labeling the conflict as "Biden's and Zelenskyy's war," Trump framed his plan as a means to save thousands of lives and criticized NATO's current commitment as insufficient. His public statements and a bold letter to NATO leaders underscore his readiness to act, but only with complete alliance consensus and collective action. This approach highlights the strategic importance he places on cohesive economic pressure to expedite the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.