Gingrich Proposes Economic Measures Against Russia

On Tuesday, Newt Gingrich indicated on Fox Business that the West could significantly harm Russia’s economy by implementing a secondary boycott and utilizing advanced weapons to target Russia’s military capabilities.

Gingrich expressed concern over the recent violence in Ukraine, where Russian strikes, including those on civilian areas, have resulted in the deaths of at least 27 individuals—16 of whom were prisoners killed by Russian munitions. He discussed strategies during his appearance on “Kudrow,” focusing on countering President Vladimir Putin’s aspirations to restore the Soviet Empire.

He stated, “If we impose a powerful secondary boycott, we can cut off many resources, creating a severe economic shock for Russia. Meanwhile, if we begin deploying sophisticated weaponry into Russia, Putin will eventually have to confront the reality that he cannot prevail.”

Gingrich emphasized the critical decision facing Putin: whether to accept early losses or allow the situation to escalate, potentially leading to greater casualties and further instability within Russia.

He posed a question about Putin’s willingness to incur losses. “Will he acknowledge defeat early, or will he permit the Ukrainians to regain the upper hand, which may ultimately force the Russians to disband? If we take serious action, the human cost could be catastrophic,” Gingrich remarked.

Gingrich pointed out that Putin’s inability to grasp the balance of power has left him vulnerable. “It’s tragic that President Putin isn’t recognizing the shift in power dynamics; in this conflict, he has no real advantage when we act decisively,” he noted.

Earlier this week, Trump claimed that Putin would expedite ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, pushing the timeline from 50 days down to around “10 or 12 days.” He warned that failing to reach an agreement would lead to strict secondary tariffs and sanctions targeting key Russian sectors.

In recent months, Trump has accused Putin of stalling peace discussions while intensifying military actions. Moreover, Trump has resumed arms shipments to Ukraine through NATO as a means to motivate the Kremlin toward dialogue.

Despite these warnings, Putin has asserted that Russia can endure Western economic pressures. He maintains that any peace agreement must acknowledge territories acquired during the conflict, a stance that is firmly opposed to conceding any land to Russia.