Trump's Ukraine reversal: Arms deal via NATO, tariff threat for Putin

In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump announced a deal to supply Ukraine with weapons, including 17 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, through NATO. The move, involving European nations purchasing American arms for transfer to Kyiv, was welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark. Alongside the arms deal, Trump issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening to impose 'secondary tariffs' of 100 percent if a peace agreement is not reached in 50 days. Trump expressed his frustration, stating, "I'm disappointed in President Putin because I thought we would have had a deal two months ago, but it doesn't seem to get there." He also referred to the ongoing conflict as "Biden's war," emphasizing that his objective is to bring it to an end.