Trump Responds Angrily to Putin Ally's 'Sleepy Joe' Comparison Amid Ukraine Tariff Talks

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's deputy chair of the security council, after Medvedev mocked Trump's ultimatum for Russia to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine within 10 to 12 days or face severe tariffs. Medvedev taunted Trump by comparing him to "Sleepy Joe" Biden, a nickname Trump used to deride his predecessor, warning that continued ultimatums could escalate conflict not between Russia and Ukraine but within the United States. Trump responded on his social media platform by calling Medvedev a "failed former President of Russia" and warned him to "watch his words," emphasizing that Russia and the U.S. conduct little business together and should keep it that way. The tariff threat was part of Trump's broader strategy to pressure Russia and its trading partners, including India, which is also facing potential import taxes on Russian oil. This exchange highlights the intensifying rhetoric between the U.S. and Russia amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine conflict and Trump's aggressive diplomatic posture. Trump's administration continues to maintain a tough stance on Russia while attempting to secure peace in the region.