Has Trump Shortened the Deadline for Russia to Resolve the Ukraine Conflict?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Trump has reduced the deadline for Russia to end conflict in Ukraine to 10 days.
- Failure to comply may result in tariffs imposed by the United States.
- The Kremlin continues its military operations despite international pressure.
- Ongoing conflict leads to civilian casualties in Ukraine.
- The situation remains fluid with potential global ramifications.
Washington, July 30 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump announced that his 10-day "deadline" for Moscow to conclude the conflict with Ukraine is now active, significantly reducing the previously set 50-day period he had declared two weeks ago.
Trump indicated that Russia has "10 days from today" to come to a ceasefire agreement, as he spoke to reporters during his return flight from Scotland. He warned, "If not, we will impose tariffs and other measures," he stated.
On July 14, Trump had cautioned Russia about facing "severe tariffs" if it did not comply with a ceasefire agreement within the initial 50-day timeline.
During his meeting on Monday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he revised the deadline to "10 or 12 days," expressing frustration over Moscow's unwillingness to negotiate.
In reaction, the Kremlin acknowledged Trump's remarks, asserting that its special operation in Ukraine persists, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that "The special military operation continues," while emphasizing the importance of pursuing a peace process to resolve the ongoing conflict around Ukraine and safeguard Russia's interests during negotiations.
Meanwhile, hostilities in Ukraine are ongoing, with Russian drone and missile attacks targeting the northeastern Sumy region on Sunday, resulting in injuries to four individuals.
Russian authorities also reported the downing of 150 Ukrainian drones, with one fatality and three injuries occurring near St Petersburg.