Trump Threatens Tariffs on Russia Over Ukraine War in 10 Days

President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of 10 to 12 days for Russian President Vladimir Putin to end Russia's war in Ukraine, threatening to impose tariffs and other punitive measures if Moscow fails to comply. Trump expressed uncertainty about the effectiveness of these sanctions but emphasized the U.S. would boost domestic oil production to counter any market impacts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that secondary sanctions could target countries like China if they continue purchasing Russian oil. Despite these threats, reports suggest Trump may be unlikely to fully implement the promised 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, similar to his previous unfulfilled threats regarding Venezuelan oil imports. The situation has drawn criticism from Russian officials, with Dmitry Medvedev warning that Trump's ultimatum approach could escalate tensions toward a broader conflict. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reported ongoing Russian attacks, including a deadly strike on a prison in the Zaporizhzhia region, which Russia denies targeting civilians.