Washington – US President Donald Trump has said he is prepared to enforce tough sanctions on Russia, but only if all NATO member states act collectively and stop buying Russian oil.

Writing on his Truth Social page. he criticized NATO members for continuing to import Russian oil, calling it “shocking” and claiming it undermines the alliance’s ability to negotiate strongly. “Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when,” Trump added.

Trump also urged NATO members to impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China, arguing that such measures could help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. He suggested the tariffs could later be lifted once a peaceful settlement is reached.

Trump referred to the conflict in Ukraine as Biden’s and Zelensky’s war,” and said, “If NATO does as I say, the war will end quickly, and all of those lives will be saved. If not, you are just wasting my time, and the time, energy, and money of the United States.”