President Donald Trump has made a sharp reversal in his Ukraine policy, announcing a major new weapons deal for Kyiv and threatening Russia with severe tariffs if it does not agree to a ceasefire within 50 days.
The US will supply advanced arms, including Patriot missile systems, to Ukraine via NATO allies, with European nations footing the bill. Trump’s ultimatum marks a significant escalation, as he also warned of 'secondary tariffs' on countries trading with Russia. Despite these threats, Russian officials have largely dismissed the ultimatum, continuing their military campaign and expressing confidence in weathering new sanctions.
Analysts are skeptical that Trump’s pressure will force Putin to negotiate, but the move signals a notable shift in US-Russia-Ukraine dynamics.
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