Trump Ready to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Urges NATO Action

President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to impose major sanctions on Russia, contingent upon all NATO allies agreeing to the same and ceasing purchases of Russian oil, a move he believes would strengthen NATO's negotiating power and hasten the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He criticized some NATO members for continuing to buy Russian oil, calling it "shocking" and weakening their leverage against Russia. Trump also proposed imposing significant tariffs on China, suggesting they could be lifted once the war ends, aiming to reduce Beijing's influence over Moscow. His stance emphasizes a collective NATO effort rather than unilateral U.S. action, reflecting his broader approach to alliance burdens and economic strategy. Meanwhile, responses to recent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace have varied, with Trump downplaying the severity while officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it unacceptable. Despite his tough rhetoric, there remains uncertainty about how willing NATO members are to adopt Trump's proposed measures, especially given potential economic repercussions and diplomatic complexities.