President Trump’s latest communique on NATO’s energy posture highlights a stark warning: “Russian Oil Buys Are ‘Shocking,’ Threatens Harsh Sanctions,” as he calls for a unified embargo of Russian crude among all allies. 

In a sharply worded post on Truth Social, the former president slammed NATO’s muted response, noting that the continued purchase of Russian oil by some members severely undermines their bargaining leverage against Moscow. 

Russian Oil Buys Are “Shocking,” Threatens Harsh Sanctions

In tandem with this energy critique, Trump urged the entire NATO coalition to impose a 50‑100% tariff suite on China, with the punitive measures slated for removal only after the end of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. He argues the economic squeeze would compel Beijing to distance itself from Russia and hasten a resolution of the war.

Trump also reiterated that the current war in Ukraine would not have erupted under his administration, labeling it a conflict shaped by Biden’s policies and President Zelenskyy’s decisions. 

Trump Warns Patience with Putin is Running Out

During a recent Fox News interview, Trump acknowledged that his tolerance for Russian President Vladimir Putin is rapidly diminishing. 

He further reminded that earlier sanctions proposals—targeted at Moscow and nations such as China and India that continued buying Russian oil—were not fully applied, except for a 25% duty on Indian imports, leaving the Chinese stance untouched. 

Russian Action Escalates Tensions

Mounting volatility surfaced when several Russian drones penetrated Polish airspace, a flagrant intrusion into a NATO member’s territory. The United States, in a stark affirmation of collective defense, pledged to safeguard every inch of NATO land following the drone incursion amid ongoing Ukrainian hostilities. 

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have gone on hold, with President Zelensky warning that Putin remains intent on total Ukrainian conquest. 

Crypto Market Hold Steady

Above the geopolitical sparks, the cryptocurrency arena observes muted turbulence. Bitcoin currently anchors above $115,000, and altcoins maintain a green trend, fueling expectations of a burgeoning “Altcoin season.” 

With the global crypto market cap at $4.19 trillion—up 1.9% in the last 24 hours—investors note that U.S. markets are hitting record peaks across gold, equities, and economic indicators like M2. The U.S. national debt, however, keeps climbing, while inflation lingers at 2.9%, comfortably above the Federal Reserve’s target. 

Trump’s recent maneuvers continue to shape global markets, and the attention now turns to his next policy moves and the ripple effects they may generate.