Trump's Ultimatum: New Deadline for Russia in Ukraine Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has set a 10 to 12-day deadline for Russia to progress towards ending the war in Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move signals Trump's increasing frustration with the long-standing conflict and his readiness to impose sanctions if demands aren't met.

Trump, speaking in Scotland, shortened an earlier 50-day deadline and expressed his disappointment with Putin while meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised Trump's actions as significant in pushing for peace, whereas Russian officials have yet to respond.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized Trump's ultimatum as dangerous, hinting at potential conflict with the U.S. Despite expressing a good relationship with Putin in the past, Trump now focuses on leveraging sanctions and tariffs as penalties if Russia fails to meet his conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)