Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump

Trump Issues 12-Day Ceasefire Deadline to Putin Over Ukraine War

New Ultimatum from the US President
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum, giving Russian President Vladimir Putin “ten or 12 days” from Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking in Scotland, Trump stated there was “no reason” to delay, citing a lack of progress toward peace in the ongoing war, now in its fourth year.

A Shift from the 50-Day Warning
This updated timeline marks a sharp revision from his earlier 50-day warning. Trump previously threatened sweeping tariffs if Russia failed to comply. The revised deadline is expected to be officially confirmed by Monday or Tuesday, alongside renewed threats of sanctions and economic penalties.

Zelensky Reacts Positively
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the updated deadline, calling it “extremely significant” and “right on time.” He praised Trump’s “clear stance and expressed determination” to stop the war and save lives.

Tough Tariff Threats Remain

Trump has proposed 100% tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Russia, a move designed to make Russian goods uncompetitive globally. According to Trump, such secondary sanctions would discourage international commerce with Moscow and cripple its economy.

Trump Calls Out Putin’s Actions
At the same conference, Trump criticized Russia’s ongoing bombardment of Ukraine. He noted the contradiction between Putin’s private assurances and the continued missile strikes on cities like Kyiv. “I say, forget it. I’m not gonna talk anymore,” Trump said, expressing frustration over failed expectations.

Tensions Rise as Trump Declares End to Dialogue
Trump’s declaration that he is “no longer interested in talks” was widely circulated by Russian state media, adding fuel to the growing tensions between Washington and Moscow. Though Trump maintained that he and Putin “got along very well,” he expressed disappointment in the lack of progress.

Kremlin Downplays Deadline
While the Kremlin has not responded directly to the new 12-day deadline, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had earlier described Trump’s original 50-day warning as “very serious” but said Moscow needed time to evaluate it. Russian MP Andrey Gurulyov dismissed the latest threat, saying, “Trump’s ultimatums don’t work anymore… not on the front line, not in Moscow.”

Ceasefire Talks Have Stalled
Despite several rounds of talks facilitated by Turkey, including successful prisoner swaps, no ceasefire deal has been achieved. With both sides standing firm, a peaceful resolution remains distant. Russia continues its aggressive summer offensive, and its preconditions for peace such as Ukraine abandoning NATO ambitions and demilitarizing are firmly rejected by Kyiv.

No Breakthrough in Sight
Last week’s talks ended within an hour, with Peskov acknowledging that a breakthrough was “hardly possible.” As the conflict drags on, and with Trump’s shortened ultimatum looming, the chances of a ceasefire being reached in 12 days appear slim.

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