US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia amid escalating tensions between NATO and Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.

Taking to Truth Social, he delivered a direct message to Vladimir Putin whilst calling on NATO allies to "do as I say" in order to bring the Ukrainian war to a swift conclusion.

The American leader declared his readiness to unleash "major sanctions" on Moscow, but only if NATO countries collectively cease purchasing Russian oil.

His extensive social media statement follows NATO's announcement of plans to bolster defence capabilities across Eastern Europe in response to a Russian drone breach into Polish territory.

The US has also pledged to defend "every inch" of its ally, voicing serious concerns about the inc

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