Rutte states US may impose sanctions on Brazil, China, India
(MENAFN) The head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has issued a stern message to nations like Brazil, China, and India, cautioning them that their continued commerce with Russia could subject them to secondary sanctions from the United States.
While in Washington, D.C., Rutte held discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, who had recently announced a bold ultimatum: unless progress is made toward ending the conflict in Ukraine within 50 days, the U.S. would enact 100% secondary tariffs against Russia.
In his remarks to the press, Rutte stated, “The US will now supply massively, Ukraine with weapons out of the US, not just air defense, also missiles, also ammunition paid for by the Europeans.”
He further emphasized Trump’s warning by saying, “President Trump said, basically, if Russia is not serious about peace talks, within 50 days, he will slam secondary sanctions on countries like India, China and Brazil."
During a public appearance with two U.S. senators, Rutte urged the leaders of these countries to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace negotiations. As he put it, “this might hit you very hard."
He then added, "So please make the phone call to Vladimir Putin and tell him that he has to get serious about peace talks, because otherwise this will slam back on Brazil, on India and on China in a massive way."
Rutte also indicated that Europe is prepared to secure the necessary funding to ensure Ukraine is fully equipped once peace talks are underway.
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