President Trump has introduced that he’s ready to sanction Russia, however provided that each NATO ally stops importing Russian oil and introduces matching penalties of their very own.
He wrote on Fact Social:
A LETTER SENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO ALL NATO NATIONS AND, THE WORLD: “I’m able to do main Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and began, to do the identical factor, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA.
As you understand, NATO’S dedication to WIN has been far lower than 100%, and the acquisition of Russian Oil, by some, has been stunning! It drastically weakens your negotiating place, and bargaining energy, over Russia. Anyway, I’m able to “go” if you find yourself. Simply say when?
I consider that this, plus NATO, as a bunch, putting 50% to 100% TARIFFS ON CHINA, to be absolutely withdrawn after the WAR with Russia and Ukraine is ended, may even be of nice assist in ENDING this lethal, however RIDICULOUS, WAR. China has a robust management, and even grip, over Russia, and these highly effective Tariffs will break that grip.
This isn’t TRUMP’S WAR (it will by no means have began if I used to be President!), it’s Biden’s and Zelenskyy’s WAR. I’m solely right here to assist cease it, and save hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian lives (7,118 lives misplaced final week, alone. CRAZY!). If NATO does as I say, the WAR will finish rapidly, and all of these lives might be saved!
If not, you might be simply losing my time, and the time, power, and cash of america. Thanks on your consideration to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Turkey, a NATO member, at the moment ranks because the third-largest importer of Russian petroleum, behind China and India, in keeping with the Centre for Analysis on Vitality and Clear Air.
Different members nonetheless buying from Moscow embrace Hungary and Slovakia.
Trump has already launched a 25 % tariff on Indian items resulting from its power commerce with Moscow.
BREAKING: President Trump is placing his foot down on Putin — revealing he’s prepared for “MAJOR SANCTIONS” on Russia, and working a full NATO BOYCOTT on Russian oil. Most strain time.
PLUS, as much as 100% CHINA tariffs. Wow.
Trump tells NATO: In the event you don’t do that, you’re… pic.twitter.com/Anuc7mko4N
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 13, 2025
Nonetheless, he has not prolonged that coverage to China, regardless of Beijing strengthening its partnership with Vladimir Putin following their current summit within the Chinese language capital.
Trump’s remarks got here as tensions escalated in Europe after Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday, main NATO to announce a brand new mission designed to bolster its japanese defenses.
