Kremlin Responds to Trump's Ultimatum on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

In a dramatic shift, former President Donald Trump has revised the timeline for Russia to achieve a peace agreement with Ukraine, eliciting a swift reaction from the Kremlin. Dmitry Medvedev, the former president and current vice chairman of Russia's Security Council, responded sharply to Trump's newly issued ultimatum, reducing the deadline from 50 days, of which 14 have already passed, to just 10 or 12 days. Medvedev's reaction underscores the tense atmosphere surrounding Trump's unexpected proposal. He remarked, 'Trump is giving Russia an ultimatum of 50 days or 10. He should remember two things: Russia is not Israel nor even Iran. Every new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war—not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Do not follow the path of Joe the Sleepy,' referring to President Joe Biden. The implications of Trump's remarks come in the wake of a meeting he had with British opposition leader Keir Starmer, suggesting that his statements are more vague than commanding, and have landed with unsettling anticipation within Russia, which has shown little interest in accepting directives from the U.S. president. Trump characterized his motivation for the sudden shift as a disappointment in Putin's lack of progress on peace negotiations, asserting, 'I’m going to set a new deadline of about ten or twelve days from today. It makes no sense to be waiting. With 50 days, I wanted to be generous, but we see no progress.' The former president's new stance raises questions about the future of U.S.-Russia relations and the role of American diplomacy in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As tensions continue to simmer, the international community watches closely for further developments regarding this critical conflict. Stay informed with updates from El Huffpost and keep up with the latest news on your mobile by downloading our app, available for both Android and iOS. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2