Trump Sets New Deadline for Russia Over Ukraine Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stringent new deadline for Russia, demanding progress towards concluding the war in Ukraine within the next 10 to 12 days or face potential sanctions. This move highlights Trump's mounting frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the protracted 3-1/2-year-old conflict.

While addressing reporters in Scotland during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump expressed disappointment with Putin. The new, shorter deadline replaces a previous 50-day timeline set earlier this month, reflecting Trump's resolution to act decisively Iif no progress is observed. Ukraine has welcomed Trump's decisive stand, with Andriy Yermak, top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, thanking Trump for sending a strong peace-promoting message.

Meanwhile, Russia's Kremlin has not yet responded, though Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, criticized Trump's ultimatum as potentially advancing a conflict involving the U.S. Trump has indicated his readiness to impose sanctions and tariffs if necessary, despite previously citing a productive relationship with Putin. Nonetheless, recent attacks on Ukraine have spurred Trump to reconsider further negotiations.

(With inputs from agencies.)