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President Donald Trump has vowed to end the Ukraine war, warning Russian President Vladimir Putin, to impose steep tariffs and taxes on exports to the United States if the Ukraine war continues, and described the offer for peace as a big favour to Russia's "failing economy". The US President also threatened tariff on the countries aiding Russia in its war on Ukraine.
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said, “If we don’t make a “deal,” and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries.”
The US President said he was not looking to hurt Russia and instead was doing a favour to Russia, whose economy, he claimed, was failing.
"I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left's Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process. All of that being said, I'm going to do Russia, whose economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big favour,” Donald Trump said in his Truth Social post.
“Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE!” Also Read | Russian President Vladimir Putin’s agenda ahead of possible talks with Donald Trump: Ensuring Ukraine stays out of NATO
“We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better. It’s time to “MAKE A DEAL.” NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!” Donald Trump said, adding that the Ukraine war would never have started if he were the President.
Earlier, President Putin expressed willingness to hold talks with Donald Trump. Congratulating Donald Trump as he officially took over as the US President, Vladimir Putin said he was open to dialogue with the new US administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms.
Vladimir Putin said Russia recognised the new US administration's willingness to restore ties with his country.
“We see the statements by the newly elected president of the United States and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia. We also hear his statement about the need to do everything possible to prevent World War Three. We of course welcome this attitude and congratulate the elected president of the United States of America on taking office.”
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