Trump gives Putin '50-day deadline' to end war

Meanwhile in a tangible shift in stance.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs targeting Russia in the absence of an agreement to end its aggression against Ukraine in 50 days.

Lee Seung-jae covers this ultimatum and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin to finally put an end to the war in Ukraine.

During a meeting with reporters alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said Washington will impose "very severe tariffs" on Moscow in 50 days, if there is no deal made to end the war.

"It's a horrible war and so if it's not done, if we don't have an agreement in 50 days, that's what we're doing. Secondary tariffs and they're biting. And I hope we don't get to the point where we do."

This would mean 100 percent tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil.

The move would also target Russia's trading partners in order to further isolate Moscow from the global economy.

President Trump also announced a deal which will allow NATO member countries to purchase American-made weapons, which would be allowed to be given to Ukraine.

"This is billions of dollars worth of military equipment. It's going to be purchased from the United States, going to NATO, etc., and that's going to be quickly distributed to the battlefield."

The NATO chief said large numbers of weapons would be sent, including missiles, as part of its first wave of equipment to Ukraine.

Meanwhile, with the news of military aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Trump for his readiness to protect Ukrainian lives.

"I am grateful to President Trump for his readiness to support the protection of our people's lives."

The latest deadline issued by Trump, along with a deal to provide Ukraine with American weapons, comes as the U.S. leader has been frustrated with the lack of progress Putin has made in committing to a ceasefire deal.

Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.