Overview

• In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump said his patience with Vladimir Putin is running out and that the United States may have to go "very, very strong."
• Trump did not announce tougher sanctions on Russia during the interview, despite recent discussions about joint measures with European partners.
• A U.S. official said Trump has discussed potential 50% to 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil such as China and India, with effectiveness seen as contingent on European participation.
• The United States has already doubled import duties on India to 50% over purchases of Russian oil.
• Nearly a month after the Alaska summit, negotiations show no progress as Russia continues and has expanded airstrikes against Ukraine.