- Trump warns of a different U.S. response if Putin delays peace progress.
- Moscow suggests June 2 for fresh talks amid rising tensions.
- Trump criticizes Russia’s recent missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Donald Trump has set a symbolic two-week deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to indicate whether he is serious about ending the war in Ukraine.
The former president’s remarks follow a surge in aerial bombardments from both Russia and Ukraine. Trump condemned Russia’s latest attacks as unacceptable, adding that “we aren’t going to allow it.”
Trump Pressures Putin: Two Weeks to Prove Peace Intentions or Face U.S. Shift
Trump’s statement comes at a crucial moment in the Ukraine-Russia war, with escalating violence and no visible breakthrough in diplomacy. His comments are not only a direct challenge to Vladimir Putin but also a signal to U.S. allies and NATO that his administration is willing to reconsider its approach if diplomacy stalls again.
Although Trump’s rhetoric has often been scrutinized for being ambiguous or contradictory, this ultimatum is one of his clearest signals yet that patience with Russia’s tactics is wearing thin. Labeling Putin “crazy” and accusing him of “playing with fire” points to a notable shift from past interactions that were more conciliatory.
Russia’s proposal for new peace talks on June 2 in Istanbul offers a potential path forward, but skepticism remains high. Medvedev’s threats of World War Three indicate a hardline stance that contrasts with the diplomatic overture, raising questions about the Kremlin’s true intentions.
Ukraine, meanwhile, has continued its counteroffensives, striking Russian military and manufacturing targets while enduring waves of drone attacks. The war remains deeply entrenched, and any resolution in the next two weeks would require swift and serious engagement from all parties involved.
Trump‘s deadline marks a pivotal moment that could reshape U.S.-Russia relations and the trajectory of the Ukraine war. The next two weeks will be decisive.
“We’ll find out whether or not he’s tapping us along or not and if he is, we’ll respond a little bit differently.” — This quote underscores Trump’s
