Tue Jul 15 21:49:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**NATO Chief Warns India, Brazil, China of Sanctions Over Russia Ties**
**WASHINGTON D.C. -** NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to countries like Brazil, China, and India, cautioning them about potential secondary sanctions if they continue to maintain business ties with Russia.
The warning came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant escalation in support for Ukraine, including new weapon shipments and a threat of 100% tariffs on Russian exports’ buyers if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days.
“My encouragement to these three countries, particularly, is… you might want to take a look into this, because this might hit you very hard,” Rutte told reporters, emphasizing the potential economic repercussions for Beijing, Delhi, and Brasilia. He urged these nations to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in serious peace talks, warning that failure to do so would result in severe consequences for their economies.
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, while praising President Trump’s actions, expressed concern about the 50-day delay, suggesting Putin might use the time to strengthen his position before negotiations. He insisted that any territorial gains made by Russia during that period should be disregarded in any future peace agreement.
Rutte assured that Europe would provide the necessary funds to bolster Ukraine’s position in peace negotiations. He revealed that the agreement with Trump entails a significant increase in U.S. weapons supply to Ukraine, including air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition, funded by European contributions. While specific details of the weapons package remain under discussion between the Pentagon, the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, and Ukrainian authorities, Rutte confirmed that both defensive and offensive capabilities are being considered.
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