Speaking at the White House alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said he was"very unhappy" with Moscow's behavior and said: " If there is no deal, we will impose tariffs of about 100 percent."

He added that secondary tariffs can be introduced without the approval of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Commenting on the 500% tariff proposal, he said the number doesn't even matter anymore -" 100 percent is enough".

A powerful weapon for Ukraine

At the same time, he announced the delivery of"weapons worth a billion dollars" to Ukraine. It's a model where the US produces weapons, NATO members buy them, and then pass them on to Ukraine.

- That is quite logical - said Trump, emphasizing that Ukraine is getting weapons, and the USA is making money.

As reported by the American portal Axios, it is likely that Ukraine will be sent not only defensive weapons such as the Patriot system, but also offensive weapons, including long-range missiles that the Ukrainians will be able to use to attack targets in Moscow.

- Everything. They get everything - said Trump.

He explained that NATO members will send their existing systems to Ukraine, while the US will supply replacements. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte added that the agreement also includes missiles and ammunition, confirming that it is a complete delivery of key defense capabilities.

"Historic decision"

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it was "a really big deal", adding that the new arrangement would allow Ukraine to maintain its defense against Russia.

- Ukraine will now be able to receive huge amounts of military equipment - from air defense to missiles and ammunition - said Rutte, emphasizing that Europe is clearly positioning itself as a responsible partner.

Ultimatum for Russia

- Europeans are taking their share of responsibility - he added, calling Trump's decision"historic".

In the same address, Trump said that the Russian invasion in 2022 could have been prevented:"It's all talk until the missiles are pointed at Kiev. It has to stop."

He repeated that he had personally warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on several occasions and that now there is no more delay - Ukraine will receive weapons, and Russia, in case of refusal of peace, tariffs.

Trump said that during the war in Ukraine, he thought he had reached an agreement with Russia four times, but it never happened.

On the revival of the Russian economy

- We should have solved this a long time ago, but the war just goes on and on - he said, adding that both Russian soldiers and Ukrainians die every day - said Trump, adding that he often talks with Putin.

- I often talk to him. Those conversations are very pleasant, but they mean nothing when rockets start hitting cities.

He stated that Russia should focus on rebuilding its economy, not on waging war.

- They have huge potential and should use their resources for trade and not for war.

(The Guardian/Axios)