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NATO Warns India, China, Brazil of Sanctions Over Russia

7/17/2025

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to India, China, and Brazil about the looming threat of "100% secondary sanctions" if they maintain trade ties with Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He called on these nations to push President Putin towards peace talks, while the U.S. complicates India's energy plans with potential tariffs on Russian oil purchases.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to India, China, and Brazil about the looming threat of "100% secondary sanctions" if they maintain trade ties with Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He called on these nations to push President Putin towards peace talks, while the U.S. complicates India's energy plans with potential tariffs on Russian oil purchases.