Trump issues new ultimatum calling on Putin to end Ukraine war in ’10 or 12 days’ • FRANCE 24

Trump issues new ultimatum calling on Putin to end Ukraine war in ’10 or 12 days’ • FRANCE 24

cleaned up the damage from yet another drone strike on Monday, part of a massed overnight Russian attack. President Vadimir Zalinski thanked his US counterpart for stepping up the pressure on Moscow. Russia respects sanctions. Peace through strength is possible. Ukraine, as always, is ready to work as productively as possible with America, to work with President Trump to end this war with dignity and lasting peace. Ukrainians, though, are far less optimistic over Donald Trump’s demand. Moscow makes progress towards peace by the second week of August. Putin will, as usual, come up with something and make some promises. Trump will think he’s a good guy. and then they’ll have a very good conversation. Then all of a sudden, missiles will come flying at us. It’s like some sort of algorithm. For them, only one thing will serve to beat back Russia’s forces. For me, it sounds like a joke, to be honest. I don’t believe Trump can stop this war. What we need is aid, military aid. Trump had previously given Russia 50 days to show it was serious about ending three and a half years of war or face even further sanctions and tariffs on its already battered economy. Russia though showed signs of calling Washington’s bluff as its former leader and close Vladimir Putin ally took to social media in response. Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia 50 days or 10. He should remember two things. One, Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran. two, each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. After blowing cold on aid for Ukraine, though, Washington has been working with Europe on a pipeline for new military supplies for Kiev as Moscow’s troops continue to grind away along the front line.

US President Donald Trump on Monday cut down his 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine to “about 10 or 12 days”, adding that he was not very interested in talking to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following repeated failures to bring about a ceasefire. 
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