The newspaper 'The Times' published an article about US President Donald Trump's statement on the need to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions if it does not find a compromise.
Experts believe that imposing 100% tariffs on Russian imports may mostly have symbolic significance due to the small volume of trade between Russia and the US. However, secondary sanctions targeting countries cooperating with Russia could have more serious consequences.
'Trump's threats may just be political pressure, as the volume of Russian exports to the US is small. But secondary sanctions could harm the economies of Russia's allies,' the article emphasizes.
China plays a significant role in the conflict by supporting Russia and opposing unilateral sanctions. China's influence on the terms of cooperation and financing for Russia's allies could substantially change the global situation, as NATO points out.
The article indicates that the future of the war in Ukraine may depend on the actions of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, while China's influence on the conflict exceeds Russia's policy. This indicates a complex and tangled situation where a third party – China – may play a key role.