U.S. and NATO ramp up pressure on Russia with new sanctions

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As Russia ramps up its attack on Ukraine, the United States and NATO are considering a new round of sanctions and increased arms aid to Kyiv. The reset comes amid mounting pressure over the faltering peace negotiations and Russia's ongoing rocket attacks on civilian targets.

Major Events and Strategic Shifts

President Trump said he would like a tougher sanctions bill proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham that would impose severe tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, including India

The legislation demands a 500% tariff and further sanctions on Russian entities and officials

Trump declared the return of U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine via NATO, using the Presidential Drawdown Authority to accelerate deliveries2

Military Support and Tactical Assistance

The U.S. will supply defensive weapons to Ukraine, such as Patriot missile defenses and air defenses

NATO is coordinating funding and logistics, with participating nations supplying replenishments to Ukrainian military inventories

The Netherlands and Denmark, France, Germany, and the UK have all signed 10-year security pacts with Ukraine

Sanctions Environment and International Reaction

Analysts note the postponement of imposing fresh American sanctions last spring allowed Russia to restock its war chest by utilizing shell companies and secretive trading networks

NATO legislators demand immediate action to impose tougher sanctions and exclude Russia from access to army-grade components

European leaders continue calling for diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions against Moscow

Sources: Business Standard, DW News, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, RBC-Ukraine, MSN India, The Conversation, Council on Foreign Relations, The Wall Street Journal