Trump Sets 12-Day Deadline for Russia Ceasefire

President Donald Trump has shortened Russia's ceasefire deadline in Ukraine from 50 days to 10–12 days, warning of severe sanctions and tariffs against Russia and its trading partners if the war does not end within the new timeframe. Trump expressed disappointment in President Vladimir Putin and announced he is no longer interested in further talks due to continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. The Kremlin acknowledged Trump's ultimatum but reiterated its commitment to its military objectives and a peace process favoring Russian interests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and chief of staff Andriy Yermak welcomed Trump's tougher approach and called for more international pressure on Russia. Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned that Trump's threats risk escalating the conflict toward direct confrontation with the US. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine and pro-Ukraine cyberattacks on Russian infrastructure persist, underscoring ongoing hostilities.