President Donald Trump has made a major shift in his Ukraine policy, issuing a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end its war in Ukraine or face severe new sanctions and tariffs.
Trump announced that the US will supply billions of dollars in weapons to Ukraine via NATO allies, including advanced Patriot missile systems, and threatened 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire. This marks a sharp reversal from Trump’s earlier, more conciliatory stance toward Vladimir Putin and Russia. Despite the tough rhetoric, Russian officials have largely dismissed the threats, while analysts question whether the ultimatum will force Putin to change course.
The move has significant implications for the war’s trajectory, US-Europe relations, and the global energy market.
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