Donald Trump has warned Russia that he will impose high tariffs and additional sanctions if President Vladimir Putin does not take immediate steps to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump suggested that pushing for a resolution would be a "very big favour" to Russia and its leadership, emphasizing the potential benefits of a peaceful settlement. Trump, who has previously stated that he could negotiate an end to the war within a single day, reiterated his belief in the possibility of a swift resolution to the conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump maintained a diplomatic tone, suggesting that both Russia and Ukraine could benefit from a negotiated settlement. His remarks come amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire and renewed efforts to bring an end to the war. While Russia has yet to officially respond to Trump’s comments, senior officials in Moscow have hinted in recent days that there may be a limited opportunity for engagement with the new U.S. administration, signaling a possible shift in the diplomatic landscape.

Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions:-

President Vladimir Putin has consistently stated that he is open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, which began in 2014, but has insisted that Ukraine must accept Russia's territorial gains, currently amounting to around 20% of the country. Additionally, Putin has made it clear that Ukraine’s accession to NATO is a non-negotiable issue for Russia. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected the idea of giving up territory, he has also acknowledged that some regions temporarily occupied by Russian forces may need to be temporarily relinquished as part of a future peace deal.

At a news conference on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he would soon be speaking with Putin, adding that he felt it was "likely" he would apply additional sanctions if Russia’s president failed to engage in negotiations. However, in a more direct post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump took a firmer stance. He stated that he would be doing Russia, whose economy he described as failing, and Putin a "very big favor" by pushing for a resolution, urging Russia to settle the conflict immediately to prevent it from escalating further.

Trump outlined the consequences of a failed negotiation, warning that if a deal was not reached soon, he would impose high tariffs, taxes, and sanctions on Russian exports to the United States and other allied nations. He expressed confidence that the war, which he claimed would not have started under his leadership, could be brought to an end quickly if handled the right way. Trump emphasized that negotiations should take the "easy way" to resolve the conflict rather than the "hard way," calling on all parties to “MAKE A DEAL” and end the war.

In response, Russia’s Deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy told Reuters that the Kremlin woul

d need to know the specifics of what Trump is proposing in terms of a deal before considering any potential negotiations. This suggests that while Russia is open to talks, the exact terms and conditions of any agreement remain unclear and would require further clarification from Trump or other international mediators.