President Donald Trump has put Russia on notice, declaring he is “strongly considering large-scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached." The warning, issued via Truth Social, follows Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and a halt in U.S. military aid after last week’s tense Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
President Trump’s latest move ramps up the pressure, aiming to push both nations to the negotiating table—a strategy he says is necessary to end the war once and for all. “To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late. Thank you!!!” he wrote.
The Trump administration’s decision to pause aid and intelligence sharing marked a pivotal shift in U.S. foreign policy, signaling that Washington will no longer fund an endless conflict without a clear path to peace. President Trump’s sanctions threat would target Russia’s banking sector, trade, and key industries, increasing economic pressure on Moscow while making it clear that continued aggression will come at a steep cost.
At the same time, President Trump has not wavered in his stance that Europe must step up and contribute more to Ukraine’s defense. His administration’s approach sharply contrasts with the previous administration, which imposed weak and ineffective sanctions on Russia while continuing to funnel billions to Ukraine.
With tensions running high and Ukraine under heavy bombardment, President Trump’s ultimatum forces a critical decision: negotiate peace or face escalating economic consequences.