Will Trump’s Tariff Threat and NATO Arms Deal Push Putin to End the Ukraine War?

US President Donald Trump has given Russia 50 days to end its war in Ukraine or face sweeping new economic penalties—including 100% tariffs on countries still doing business with Moscow.

Speaking at the White House alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump also unveiled a major arms deal that will send US-made weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to Ukraine at NATO’s expense.

Trump’s tone toward Russian President Vladimir Putin has soured, and his envoy is already in Kyiv to coordinate delivery and support.