U.S. President Donald Trump has cranked up pressure on Russia, slashing his previous 50-day deadline to just 10-12 days for progress toward ending the Ukraine conflict—or face sanctions and tariffs. Speaking at his Scottish golf course alongside British PM Keir Starmer, Trump called Russia’s recent attacks "not the way to do it" and vowed action. 💥
"There’s no reason in waiting," Trump declared, citing stalled peace talks. His plan? Hit Moscow with secondary tariffs and sanctions targeting buyers of Russian exports if Putin doesn’t pivot. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praised the move as "particularly significant," while ex-Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev warned Trump’s ultimatums risk sparking a wider war. ⚠️
The clock is ticking: Recent talks in Istanbul yielded little progress, with Putin skipping negotiations. As global tensions simmer, all eyes are on whether Moscow will blink—or brace for economic blows. 🌐✨
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Trump sets new deadline for Russia to reach Ukraine peace deal
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