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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Russian Oil Over Ukraine Peace Deal

President Trump criticizes Putin's stance on Zelenskyy and plans further talks to resolve the conflict as a partial ceasefire holds.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on March 18, discussing Ukraine and US-Russia ties.
Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • President Trump expressed anger at Vladimir Putin for undermining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's credibility and leadership.
  • Trump threatened a 25% secondary tariff on Russian oil if Russia is deemed responsible for failing to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine.
  • A partial ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains in effect, allowing safe navigation in the Black Sea and halting attacks on energy infrastructure.
  • Putin has called for a transitional government in Ukraine, which could potentially remove Zelenskyy from power, complicating peace negotiations.
  • Trump plans to speak with Putin this week to discuss potential resolutions to the ongoing conflict and reiterated his commitment to ending the war.