Washington( The COW News Digital)U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russia over its continued aggression in Ukraine, threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Russian imports if a ceasefire is not achieved within 50 days. In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Trump also announced plans to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry through NATO, signaling a significant shift in the U.S. stance toward the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed deep dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to halt military operations in Ukraine. “I’m extremely unhappy with Russia’s behavior,” Trump said. “If peace is not achieved soon, we will respond with strong economic measures and unprecedented support for Ukraine’s defense.”
According to sources, the U.S. administration is preparing to coordinate with NATO allies to fast-track the delivery of modern arms and missile systems to Kyiv. Trump emphasized that this support would be “immediate and massive” if Moscow continues to ignore calls for de-escalation.
Analysts describe Trump’s announcement as “unexpectedly forceful,” considering his previously ambivalent stance toward Putin. Experts suggest this could mark a pivotal moment in the geopolitical dynamics of the region, particularly as U.S. involvement intensifies.
“If the U.S. begins supplying heavy weapons at scale, we could see a significant change in the balance of power,” said Andrew Weiss, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment. “This also opens the door to increased direct confrontation between NATO and Russian interests.”
In response, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s willingness to remain engaged in negotiations, calling dialogue “essential” to ending the war. However, he criticized U.S. threats as “counterproductive and escalatory.”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, describing the meeting as “productive and outcome-driven.” Zelensky confirmed discussions centered around enhanced defense cooperation and the urgent need for strategic arms support.
The announcement comes amid growing global concern that the war, now in its fourth year, is entering a more dangerous phase. As the U.S. and NATO double down on Ukraine, Russia may respond with further military action or retaliatory economic measures, raising fears of broader regional destabilization.
With tensions mounting, all eyes are now on Moscow’s next move—and whether Trump’s economic ultimatum will force Putin to reconsider or further harden his stance.
