Trump sets new deadline for Putin to end Ukraine war

The U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him 10 to 12 days to begin de-escalation efforts in the ongoing war in Ukraine, or face severe economic consequences.

Speaking on Monday during a visit to Scotland, Trump declared that the time for patience has passed, insisting that there is “no longer any justification to delay action.”

“No reason in waiting. We just don’t see any progress being made,” he stated.

Originally giving Moscow until early September to make peace, Trump has now signaled he expects tangible moves toward ending hostilities between August 7 and 9.

He warned that failure to do so would result in “severe tariffs” against Russia and potential sanctions against its trading partners.

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“The formal announcement would come later Monday or on Tuesday,” he noted.

Despite expressing reluctance, Trump said his position had become inevitable.

“I don’t want to do that to Russia,” he remarked, adding that he had affection for the Russian people but was troubled by the human cost.

“So many Russians, and so many Ukrainians, are dying. Putin has got to make a deal. Too many people are dying. I’m disappointed in President Putin.”

He also appeared to shut the door on future diplomacy with the Kremlin leader, saying, “I’m not so interested in talking anymore.”

Ukrainian officials welcomed Trump’s tougher approach. Andrii Yermak, chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said, “Putin understands only strength and that has been conveyed clearly and loudly. We welcome the shortened deadline.”

Despite ongoing international appeals for peace, Russian attacks continued overnight.

Ukraine’s air force reported that over 300 drones, along with four cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles, were launched by Moscow.

In Kyiv, a drone strike in the Darnytskyi district damaged a high-rise building and injured eight civilians, including a four-year-old girl, according to city military head Tymur Tkachenko.

Another strike in central Ukraine’s Kropyvnytskyi caused a fire, though no injuries were recorded.

Ukraine’s military said the attacks were aimed at Starokostiantyniv in the western Khmelnytskyi region, known for its air bases and weapon storage facilities.

No damage or casualties were reported there.

Russia’s Defense Ministry, however, claimed its long-range weapons had struck a Ukrainian air base and an ammunition depot containing drone parts and missiles.

The Kremlin has yet to issue an official response to Trump’s ultimatum.