The United States is preparing for tough measures in the wake of the ongoing war with Russia in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has announced that a second round of sanctions will be imposed with the aim of hurting Russia economically . Experts predict that if these measures are implemented, they could have a serious impact on Russia as well as countries like India that buy energy from Russia. Trump responded at a press conference held at the White House on Sunday. When asked, “Are you ready for a second round of sanctions on Russia?” he replied without hesitation, “Yes, I am.” However, he did not disclose the details of what these sanctions will look like. Although Trump has previously said that he would quickly end the war in Ukraine as soon as he comes to power, analysts say that the lack of major progress in that direction is the reason for his dissatisfaction.
An attempt to increase financial pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant also suggested that tough measures against Russia are inevitable. He said that the US and the European Union are likely to impose ‘secondary tariffs’ on countries importing oil from Russia. He believes that these measures will collapse the Russian economy and force President Vladimir Putin to come to talks. India and China are at the forefront of countries buying energy from Russia. The US has already taken punitive measures against India for importing large amounts of oil from Russia. Last month, it imposed additional tariffs on Indian exports to the US. These developments are expected to increase pressure on India in the future.
Trump’s bold comments
Recently, Trump said, “We have already caused hundreds of billions of dollars in damage to Russia. There are still second and third phases of sanctions left.” With his latest statements, it is clear that the United States is moving towards tougher measures. If the second phase of sanctions on Russia is implemented, it is possible that it will also affect the global economy. There are concerns, especially about the possibility of an increase in oil prices. What stance countries like India and China take will be crucial in the coming days. Political sources say that the decisions Trump takes are likely to change the course of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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