"I'm not looking to hurt Russia": Trump calls to stop war; threatens tariffs, sanctions
Donald Trump Calls for Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has urged for a quick resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He warned Russia of potential economic consequences, including taxes, tariffs, and sanctions, if the conflict continues. Trump expressed his admiration for the Russian people and his positive past relationship with President Vladimir Putin.
On Truth Social, Trump stated, "I'm not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin." He emphasized the importance of ending the war, stating, "Settle now, and stop this ridiculous war! It's only going to get worse." Trump warned that without a deal, he would impose high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russian goods.
Meanwhile, President Putin expressed willingness to communicate with the new US administration about the Ukraine conflict. He highlighted the need to address the root causes of the crisis during a meeting of Russia's Security Council.
Trump has pledged to end the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, and to prevent further global conflicts.
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russia-Ukraine conflict refers to the ongoing tensions and fighting between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea, a part of Ukraine.
Economic consequences
Economic consequences are negative effects on a country's economy, like losing money or jobs, which can happen if countries don't resolve their conflicts.
Sanctions
Sanctions are penalties or restrictions put on a country to make it change its behavior, like not allowing it to trade certain goods.
President Putin
President Putin is the leader of Russia. His full name is Vladimir Putin, and he has been in power for many years.
US administration
The US administration refers to the group of people who help the President of the United States run the country, including making decisions about foreign relations.
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