President Trump is a 'peacemaker' who wants to end Russia-Ukraine conflict: U.S. Ambassador to NATO

Geopolitical Strategy & Sanctions - The US aims to strategically influence the Russia-Ukraine conflict through potential new measures [4] - Proposed sanctions could impose levies of up to 500% on countries purchasing Russian oil, uranium, and gas [5] - The effectiveness of sanctions hinges on the President's discretion and ability to wield them appropriately [7] - Sanctions primarily target countries like China and India that purchase Russian oil via the shadow fleet [7] Conflict Resolution & Negotiation - Ending the conflict in Ukraine is a top priority, aiming for a ceasefire and lasting peace [6] - Russia has gained approximately 025% of Ukrainian territory in the past year, highlighting the catastrophic nature of the conflict [8] - Ukraine has reportedly offered to cede 20% of its land in a potential peace deal, but Russia is stalling negotiations [9] - The US seeks to leverage negotiations to bring Russia to the table and achieve a ceasefire [11] US Foreign Policy & Diplomacy - The US is providing Patriot systems to Ukraine, funded by European NATO members [3] - The US emphasizes the importance of both Ukraine and Russia's willingness to negotiate in good faith to end the conflict [12]