Recent events in global politics have triggered a genuine panic in the Kremlin. Russian officials have shown divergent responses to Donald Trump's ultimatum about imposing harsh sanctions unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days. Dmitry Medvedev publicly dismissed the ultimatum, calling it a theatrical gesture, while Sergey Lavrov labeled it an unprecedented act of US pressure. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted that Putin needs time to analyze the situation, suggesting confusion at the highest level of Russian leadership.
The Russian reaction reveals fear of a potentially severe Western response, especially as China has promised to strengthen its support for Russia amid Trump’s threats. Simultaneously, the United States has reiterated its commitment to supporting Ukraine, and European leaders have urged China and Brazil to pressure Putin to agree to a ceasefire.
On the domestic front, Ukraine remains under martial law and an extended mobilization, with the Verkhovna Rada prolonging these measures for another 90 days, until November. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has submitted his resignation, and the main priorities for the new government, likely headed by Yulia Svyrydenko, have already been outlined: ramping up weapons production, ensuring drone supply contracts, economic deregulation, and strengthening social support programs.
Meanwhile, France, in its new strategic review, warns of the risk of a major war in Europe by 2030 and stresses the importance of European support for Ukraine. The broader security of Europe is becoming increasingly linked to the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
American and European analysts continue to debate whether Trump truly believes Russia can win the war, and how far he is willing to go to either support or stop the conflict. The issue remains unresolved, keeping global leaders closely focused on Ukraine’s evolving situation.
