The move comes alongside new contracts worth billions of dollars to build more launchers and interceptors for allied countries. During a meeting at the White House with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte,

“A turning point regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine is coming,” said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is behind a proposal to impose “bone-crushing” tariffs on Russian exports. “For months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the peace table. He has left the door open regarding Russia. That door is about to close,” he added.