Editorial
Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days
US Donald Trump says he is “very, very unhappy” with Russia and has announced plans to deliver “top-of-the-line” weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.
The US president also says he will introduce “very severe” secondary tariffs of 100% if no ceasefire deal is reached within 50 days.
He is meeting Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House.
Trump’s dramatic U-turn indicates he has run out of patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has had “productive” talks with the US envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, in Kyiv today.
In Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says it’s “very important” talks over Ukraine continue.
