""I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM RUSSIA," he wrote in a lengthy social media post in what he described as the text of a letter to all NATO countries and the rest of the world."
"Trump privately told European leaders on call last week that they needed to cut off Russian oil to put more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the private conversation. Trump's post on Saturday amplified those sentiments. "As you know, NATO'S commitment to WIN has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia." "Anyway, I am ready to 'go' when you are," he added. "Just say when?""
A condition was set that major sanctions on Russia would follow unanimous NATO agreement and a halt to purchases of Russian oil. Pressure exists within a party to increase sanctions after diplomacy stalled. Russia escalated aggression, including multiple drones entering Polish airspace that were shot down by NATO jets. Responses suggested the incursion might have been accidental while warnings about dwindling patience were expressed. Tariffs on Indian goods were doubled because of continued purchases of Russian energy. Private conversations urged European leaders to cut off Russian oil to increase pressure on President Vladimir Putin. Allies remain cautious about energy restrictions due to economic impacts and EU dependence on Russian energy.
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