Trump Escalates Pressure on Putin and Zelensky Over Ukraine Conflict
The U.S. president threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil and warns Ukraine against renegotiating a rare earth mineral deal, as fighting intensifies and diplomatic tensions rise.
- Donald Trump has expressed anger at Vladimir Putin for stalling ceasefire negotiations and proposed secondary tariffs of 25-50% on Russian oil if progress is not made.
- Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelensky for seeking to renegotiate a U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral agreement, warning of severe consequences for Ukraine.
- The Kremlin downplayed Trump's remarks, emphasizing that Putin remains open to dialogue despite the U.S. president's frustration.
- Fighting in Ukraine has escalated, with Russian forces advancing into new regions, while both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire agreements.
- Trump maintains that his relationship with Putin is strong, but his threats signal a shift toward more aggressive economic and diplomatic measures.
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