In a surprising move, Trump has given Russia just ‘10 or 12 days’ to finalize a peace deal regarding Ukraine, voicing his growing frustration with Vladimir Putin. “I’m going to make a new deadline of about … 10 or 12 days from today,” he told reporters during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “There’s no reason in waiting… We just don’t see any progress being made.”
This deadline marks a significant shift in Trump’s approach, as he had previously promised to end the conflict in just 24 hours if reelected. “I’m disappointed in President Putin,” Trump stated, indicating a clear discontent with Putin’s continued military actions despite U.S. diplomatic efforts.
“We thought we had that settled numerous times, and then President Putin goes out and starts launching rockets into some city like Kyiv,” Trump said.
Many are asking: will this ultimatum lead to real changes in the ongoing war? Notably, some supporters and critics alike have expressed skepticism about Trump’s consistent tough talk concerning Putin, with a lingering question about whether he will follow through on potential sanctions as threats.
As the international community watches closely, will this be the moment where Trump’s words result in actions?