24.The proposal comes as Trump threatens to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports if no deal to end the war is reached soon."Russia is earning billions from oil sales," Kellogg said, emphasizing that battlefield victories alone are unlikely to force Russia to end the war.Kellogg argued that reducing Russia's oil revenues to $45 per barrel, its breakeven point, could weaken Moscow's financial resilience and force it to seek a settlement. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Jan. 24 that Russia is ready for talks with Trump, whom he described as having a "pragmatic and trusting" relationship with Moscow.Reuters reported on Jan. 23 that Putin is increasingly concerned about the country's economy, citing five undisclosed sources.Throughout the war, Ukraine's Western allies have imposed significant sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's ability to sustain its military aggression.Putin claims Russia ready for Ukraine peace talks, questions legitimacy under Zelensky’s decreeRussian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Jan.