Boom-- President Donald Trump just dropped a sanctions hammer on Russia, aiming to choke the Kremlin's war chest and push for peace in Ukraine.

In a bold move announced on Wednesday, Trump’s administration escalated economic pressure on Moscow by targeting its energy giants and their sprawling subsidiaries, hoping to cripple funding for the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as Breitbart reports.

Since returning to the Oval Office, Trump has zeroed in on ending the war in Ukraine as a key priority, and this latest action shows he’s not messing around.

Targeting Russia's energy war machine

Wednesday’s press release from the Treasury Department laid out the plan, with sanctions hitting heavyweights like Rosneft Oil and Lukoil, based on an executive order aimed at Russia’s energy sector.

These measures, enforced by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, are a direct response to what officials see as Russia’s refusal to seriously engage in peace talks over Ukraine.

The goal is clear: slash the Kremlin’s revenue stream that fuels its military efforts and props up a faltering economy, while sending a message that dragging out this conflict isn’t an option.

Sanctions hit deep, wide

Dozens of subsidiaries tied to these oil titans, especially those handling exploration and production, are also caught in the net, along with any entity where Rosneft or Lukoil holds a majority stake.

Under these rules, any property or interests of the targeted companies in the U.S., or controlled by U.S. persons, must be frozen and reported, while transactions involving them are largely off-limits.

Even foreign banks aren’t safe -- if they facilitate major dealings with Russia’s military-industrial complex or these blocked entities, they risk facing U.S. sanctions themselves, tightening the global squeeze.

Trump, allies push for peace

In a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump didn’t hold back, calling the measures “tremendous sanctions” and expressing hope for a swift end to the fighting.

“And we hope that they won’t be on for long,” Trump added, emphasizing his desire for a quick resolution to the war.

Let’s be real -- while progressive agendas might push for endless dialogue with no teeth, Trump’s approach is a refreshing jab at forcing action over empty words, though the human cost on both sides remains heartbreaking.

Treasury’s stern warning to Moscow

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled down in the press release, stating, “Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire."

He didn’t stop there, warning that more actions could follow if Moscow doesn’t budge, while urging international allies to join the U.S. in enforcing these restrictions.

Unlike the soft-glove tactics often favored by globalist elites, this administration seems ready to play hardball, balancing tough policy with a genuine call for peace -- let’s see if the world follows suit.