Former US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, criticizing many European nations for continuing their imports despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. On September 13, 2025, Trump made it clear that he would only impose tougher sanctions on Russia if NATO members unanimously halt their Russian oil purchases and impose similar sanctions. He described current European sanctions as “not tough enough” and called the continued oil imports “shocking,” asserting that these weaken NATO’s negotiating power against Moscow. Trump also proposed that NATO impose tariffs ranging from 50 to 100 percent on China, accusing Beijing of supporting Russia economically in the conflict. While he previously targeted India with a 50 percent tariff over its purchases of Russian crude, India was notably omitted from his latest criticisms. This stance underscores Trump’s strategy of blending economic measures with diplomacy, urging a united front by NATO to pressure Russia into ending the war swiftly. His comments highlight a demand for collective and more stringent action within the alliance to maintain credibility and effectively counter Russian aggression in Eastern Europe.