Overview

• President Trump set a 50-day deadline for Russia to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire or face sweeping 100% secondary tariffs on its exports and on nations buying its oil
• A White House official confirmed that the proposed measures would levy a full tariff on Russian products and impose sanctions on third-party purchasers of Russian oil
• Trump announced that NATO allies will finance the rapid delivery of Patriot missile batteries and other U.S.-made arms to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said Moscow needs time to review the ultimatum but remains willing to continue peace talks under the new framework
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the coordinated approach as clear proof of U.S. resolve to compel Moscow toward a ceasefire