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Karoline Leavitt: “If Russia refuses to legitimately agree to a ceasefire, then…”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Karoline Leavitt Discusses President Trump's Policies and International Relations

Published | Video Starts at 15:59

Well, in 50 days, as the president clearly laid out, if there is not a cease fire agreement or a peace deal within that timeframe, If Russia refuses to legitimately agree to a ceasefire, then they will face very steep territory tariffs and they will also face secondary sanctions. So countries that are purchasing Oil from Russia will be sanctioned as well, and, of course, that will do deep damage to Russia's economy. (15:59–16:09)

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Asserts that Russia will face tariffs and secondary sanctions if no ceasefire is agreed upon.

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