Donald Trump threatened severe sanctions and tariffs against Russia unless the country reached a settlement to end its nearly three-year-old war with Ukraine. Trump directly addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Truth Social post, calling for an immediate resolution and warning of economic repercussions if Russia fails to comply. During his campaign, Trump claimed he could end the conflict in 24 hours. Trump urged Russia to end the war, warning of worsening consequences while framing his stance as a favor to the country and its struggling economy. He emphasized his intention to use economic measures similar to tactics employed against other nations during his presidency.
