President Donald J. Trump has sent a letter to NATO nations and global leaders, outlining conditions for immediate sanctions against Russia. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated he would impose major penalties on Moscow only if NATO members ceased purchasing Russian oil. He criticized the alliance’s “shocking” failure to fully cut ties with Russian energy, arguing it undermines leverage in negotiations.

The letter emphasized that NATO’s commitment to victory has fallen short, with some nations continuing to rely on Russian oil. Trump claimed this dependency weakens the group’s bargaining power and called for a unified approach. He also suggested that imposing 50% to 100% tariffs on China—revoked after the war with Russia ends—could disrupt Beijing’s influence over Moscow.

Trump framed the conflict as “Biden’s and Zelenskiy’s WAR,” insisting it would never have begun under his leadership. He cited the loss of 7,118 lives in a single week as evidence of the crisis’s severity, urging NATO to act swiftly to end the fighting.

The statement follows heightened tensions between Russia and Poland, where suspected Russian drones entered airspace during an attack on Ukraine. While Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the incident as the closest to open conflict since World War II, Moscow denied targeting Polish facilities. U.S. officials reaffirmed their commitment to defending NATO territory, rejecting any perceived threats.

Trump’s remarks drew mixed reactions, with his acting U.N. ambassador condemning airspace violations as “immense disrespect” for U.S. efforts to resolve the crisis.