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Trump Shortens Ultimatum for Putin: What the New Deadline Means for Russia


Donald Trump has shortened the ultimatum for Putin, highlighting the Kremlin's resistance. Analysis of the reactions and possible consequences.

US President Donald Trump has announced a reduction of his ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the end of the war against Ukraine—from 50 days to 8–10 days. The previous deadline would have expired in early September; however, the Kremlin has yet to respond formally to Trump’s demands. Only Deputy Security Council Chairman Medvedev and Foreign Minister Lavrov have commented, but without any significant policy changes from Russia.

The official Kremlin stance remains unchanged, continuing to ignore US calls for peace and focusing on the ongoing war with Ukraine. In response to the lack of Kremlin reaction, Trump stated he has exhausted dialogue with Putin and is no longer interested in further contact, emphasizing that now only action from the Russian side matters.

Analysts note that Putin’s position has led Russia into a stalemate: even possible concessions currently offer no political benefits, and there are no signs that Moscow intends to stop its aggression. Daily reports on civilian casualties and remaining hostilities support this view.

Trump signals readiness to take decisive measures, including possible new sanctions and increased military support for Ukraine if Russia fails to react by the new deadline. This approach is reminiscent of the US’s dealings with Iran in past years.

Observers point out that Washington’s resolve towards Russia remains in question: Trump has ruled out direct US military involvement for now, but does not exclude expanding military aid or tightening economic sanctions.

Imposing new sanctions could impact Russia’s international partners. Some, like India, may reduce Russian oil imports, while Beijing is unlikely to yield to US demands, considering them a threat to its interests.

Trump’s new statements and the shortened ultimatum create uncertainty over what the US and Russia will do next. The key question remains: how will Washington respond if the Kremlin ignores the new deadline?