At his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a dramatic new deadline: a mere 10 to 12 days for Russia to show progress in ending the Ukraine crisis. Trump warned that failure to act would lead to sanctions, including secondary tariffs, for both Russia and buyers of its exports. ⏳
Expressing his frustration, Trump noted, "There's no reason to wait. I want to be generous, but we just don't see any progress." This bold shift from an earlier 50-day timeline signals that his administration is ready to enforce these measures.
While Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the ultimatum as a timely call to save lives and push for peace, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized the move, warning it could escalate tensions and risk conflict involving the United States.
Recent negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian diplomats in Istanbul haven't yet seen significant engagement from President Putin, leaving observers to wonder if this accelerated timeline might finally spur constructive progress.
This high-stakes move, reminiscent of the drama in today's blockbuster films, puts the world's focus on whether harsher pressure can pave the way to lasting peace. 🔔
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Trump sets new deadline for Russia to reach Ukraine peace deal
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