Donald Trump's recent remarks underscore the escalating urgency for a ceasefire in Ukraine as calls for action intensify.
Trump Issues Urgent Ceasefire Deadline for Ukraine War
Trump Issues Urgent Ceasefire Deadline for Ukraine War
Former US President proposes a new 10-12 day timeframe for negotiations.
In a significant shift in rhetoric, former President Donald Trump has proposed a tighter deadline of "ten or 12 days" for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking from Scotland, Trump expressed his discontent with President Vladimir Putin's actions and emphasized that there was "no reason" to wait any longer for peace, given the lack of progress in negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky affirmed the importance of Trump's intervention, calling it "extremely significant" in his pursuit to save lives and halt the war.
Two weeks prior, Trump had set a 50-day ultimatum, suggesting severe tariffs on Russia if no peace agreement was reached. Now, he aims to escalate pressure further, stating he would formally confirm the new deadline by the beginning of next week. In his remarks, Trump reiterated the possibility of imposing a staggering 100% tariffs on any nation trading with Russia, a move intended to drive U.S. businesses away from Russian goods, ultimately harming the Russian economy.
During his conference, he expressed disappointment over the ongoing conflict, contrasting Putin's assurances in their discussions with the reality of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. Acknowledging that the chances for negotiations appear slim, Trump expressed frustration at past deceptions and mentioned he is no longer keen on dialogue with the Kremlin, a statement soon highlighted by Russian media.
In response, Russian officials dismissed Trump’s new deadlines, asserting their determination to continue operations in Ukraine despite external pressures. The complex geopolitical landscape remains highly charged, with ongoing attacks from Russia compounding the challenges in reaching a ceasefire. Ceasefire discussions, previously mediated by Turkey, have yielded limited outcomes, giving way to a bleak outlook on the prospect of peace within the proposed timeframe, particularly as Ukrainian demands clash with Russia's preconditions for negotiations.
Two weeks prior, Trump had set a 50-day ultimatum, suggesting severe tariffs on Russia if no peace agreement was reached. Now, he aims to escalate pressure further, stating he would formally confirm the new deadline by the beginning of next week. In his remarks, Trump reiterated the possibility of imposing a staggering 100% tariffs on any nation trading with Russia, a move intended to drive U.S. businesses away from Russian goods, ultimately harming the Russian economy.
During his conference, he expressed disappointment over the ongoing conflict, contrasting Putin's assurances in their discussions with the reality of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. Acknowledging that the chances for negotiations appear slim, Trump expressed frustration at past deceptions and mentioned he is no longer keen on dialogue with the Kremlin, a statement soon highlighted by Russian media.
In response, Russian officials dismissed Trump’s new deadlines, asserting their determination to continue operations in Ukraine despite external pressures. The complex geopolitical landscape remains highly charged, with ongoing attacks from Russia compounding the challenges in reaching a ceasefire. Ceasefire discussions, previously mediated by Turkey, have yielded limited outcomes, giving way to a bleak outlook on the prospect of peace within the proposed timeframe, particularly as Ukrainian demands clash with Russia's preconditions for negotiations.
