Trump’s New Ultimatum to Putin: Will Thresholds Shift in Diplomatic Efforts?
The article from The Times examined the shift in tone and increasingly tough stance of U.S.
President Donald Trump concerning Russia and its leader Vladimir Putin within the context of the Ukraine war.
Previously granting Moscow certain privileges, the Biden administration is progressively reasserting its firm position.
Trump, who in March emotionally admitted being “angry” at Putin, has since begun to firmly set new deadlines, culminating in an ultimatum that gives Russia only 10 to 12 days to reach a peace agreement—a significant tightening compared to his earlier promises.
Initially reserved in his remarks, recent months have seen a mounting series of blunt statements and decisive actions.
After a phone call with Putin in early July, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that there had been no progress in negotiations.
Furthermore, he hinted at the possibility of intensifying sanctions and restrictions against Russia, setting a final deadline of roughly 10-12 days.
If Moscow fails to act accordingly, it risks severe repercussions.
Political analysts note that Kremlin officials are unlikely to take this ultimatum seriously, as similar threats have been issued before without tangible follow-up.
This situation highlights ongoing internal U.S.
political debates on supporting Ukraine and approaches toward Russia.
Some experts suggest this renewed deadline could be mere rhetoric or a prelude to real diplomatic action, provided Russia does not engage in serious negotiations.
Observers indicate that Kremlin's response remains unpredictable, but Trump’s latest warning underscores the high tension and uncertainty surrounding future developments in the conflict’s diplomatic resolution.