**Donald Trump delivers a new deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine, expressing frustration over continued conflict and potential sanctions on Russia.**
**Trump Issues Urgent Ceasefire Ultimatum to Putin as Conflict Escalates**
**Trump Issues Urgent Ceasefire Ultimatum to Putin as Conflict Escalates**
**Former President calls for a ceasefire agreement within 10 to 12 days, criticizing Putin's inaction.**
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has set a new, condensed timeline for Russia to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, demanding action within "ten or 12 days" from Monday. Trump expressed disappointment in President Vladimir Putin, stating that there was "no reason" to delay any further as peace efforts remain stagnant. This marks a significant shift from his previous assertion two weeks ago, where he allotted Putin "50 days" to cease hostilities or face heavy tariffs.
During a news conference in Scotland following a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump reiterated his intent to impose substantial sanctions, including a potential 100% tax on any nation trading with Russia. This would likely lead to a surge in costs for Russian goods, prompting American businesses to seek alternatives, thereby hurting the Russian economy and those that maintain trade relations.
Trump lamented the stark disconnect between Putin's public statements and the ongoing missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, stating, "We were going to have a ceasefire... and all of a sudden you have missiles flying into Kyiv." He indicated that while he had hoped for productive negotiations with Putin, he felt discouraged by the continuous aggression and has declared he is "no longer interested in talks." This statement resonated across major Russian media channels.
Reacting to Trump's latest deadline, Russian MP Andrey Gurulyov dismissed the ultimatums, asserting that they hold no sway either on the battlefield or in Moscow. As for the Kremlin, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had previously noted the need for careful analysis of Trump’s initial 50-day ultimatum, which they regarded as "very serious."
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials have responded positively to Trump’s latest declarations. Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to the Ukrainian president, commended Trump for sending a "clear message of peace through strength," asserting that Putin "respects only power."
Despite ongoing discussions, concrete progress between Russia and Ukraine remains elusive. The last series of ceasefire negotiations, facilitated by Turkey, concluded with only prisoner exchanges and no substantial advancement towards ending the conflict. After three and a half years of enduring violence, the prospect of reaching a peace agreement within Trump's proposed 12-day window appears increasingly remote. The Kremlin’s demands, including Ukraine’s neutrality, disarmament, and the abandonment of its NATO aspirations, are firmly rejected by Kyiv and its Western allies, creating a complex and challenging battlefield scenario that complicates any potential ceasefire.
During a news conference in Scotland following a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump reiterated his intent to impose substantial sanctions, including a potential 100% tax on any nation trading with Russia. This would likely lead to a surge in costs for Russian goods, prompting American businesses to seek alternatives, thereby hurting the Russian economy and those that maintain trade relations.
Trump lamented the stark disconnect between Putin's public statements and the ongoing missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, stating, "We were going to have a ceasefire... and all of a sudden you have missiles flying into Kyiv." He indicated that while he had hoped for productive negotiations with Putin, he felt discouraged by the continuous aggression and has declared he is "no longer interested in talks." This statement resonated across major Russian media channels.
Reacting to Trump's latest deadline, Russian MP Andrey Gurulyov dismissed the ultimatums, asserting that they hold no sway either on the battlefield or in Moscow. As for the Kremlin, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had previously noted the need for careful analysis of Trump’s initial 50-day ultimatum, which they regarded as "very serious."
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials have responded positively to Trump’s latest declarations. Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to the Ukrainian president, commended Trump for sending a "clear message of peace through strength," asserting that Putin "respects only power."
Despite ongoing discussions, concrete progress between Russia and Ukraine remains elusive. The last series of ceasefire negotiations, facilitated by Turkey, concluded with only prisoner exchanges and no substantial advancement towards ending the conflict. After three and a half years of enduring violence, the prospect of reaching a peace agreement within Trump's proposed 12-day window appears increasingly remote. The Kremlin’s demands, including Ukraine’s neutrality, disarmament, and the abandonment of its NATO aspirations, are firmly rejected by Kyiv and its Western allies, creating a complex and challenging battlefield scenario that complicates any potential ceasefire.
