Trump Cuts Russia Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline to 10-12 Days

President Donald Trump has significantly shortened his deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine from 50 days to about 10 to 12 days, citing frustration with the lack of progress. Speaking from Scotland during meetings with European leaders, Trump expressed disappointment in Putin and warned that if Moscow fails to meet the new deadline, sanctions and hefty tariffs could be imposed on Russia and its export partners, including major economies such as China and India. Trump indicated he was no longer interested in further talks with Putin, accusing him of repeatedly promising peace while continuing military attacks. This shift reflects growing impatience within the White House over stalled peace efforts, with experts noting that Trump’s patience with Putin is wearing thin. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky’s chief of staff, have welcomed Trump’s firm stance, while Russian allies have criticized the ultimatum as provocative and a step toward potential conflict with the U.S. The president’s tougher approach marks a departure from his previous reluctance to strongly criticize Putin and attributes blame for the war at times to Ukraine’s leadership.