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"Unlike past direct sanctions, secondary tariffs extend US reach globally, targeting Russia's trade partners. If enforced, they could affect at least 30-40 percent of Russia's oil sales, destabilizing its economy and rippling through global energy supplies," he warned.

President Donald Trump threw a curveball into the Russia-Ukraine war earlier this week, announcing that the U.S. will provide offensive weapons, including Patriot missile batteries, to Ukraine through NATO allies.

It’s highly unlikely we’ll get a peace deal in 50 days solely because Putin still isn’t interested in one,” Angelica Evans from the Institute for the Study of War

Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.

Putin invaded Ukraine just over 13 months into Biden's White House term. Between February 24, 2022, and January 20, 2025, the U.S. became the world's biggest supplier of weapons and aid for Ukraine's fight, pledging over $175 billion in support.