Ukraine, Donald Trump and Russia
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Russia continued its nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities overnight into Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would send military equipment to Kyiv.
President Trump said Russia must make a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days or he'll impose 100% tariffs on countries that buy oil and gas from them. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.
The Patriot surface-to-air missile system has become one of Ukraine's most important platforms during Russia's full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022. Since 2023, Patriots in Ukraine have been used to down drones, ballistic missiles and Russian aircraft.
President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, announcing more weapons for Europe to supply Kyiv and steep tariffs on Moscow if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.
The president said in a meeting with NATO’s leader that Kyiv will have new weapons and air defenses within days under the agreement.
Trump’s tariffs could hit China, India and Brazil especially hard. All three countries are top buyers of Russian fossil fuels.
Congress is on the verge of passing the most consequential sanctions package in the history of the country,’ Senator Graham said on CBS’ Face The Nation.