President Donald Trump has made a major shift in US policy on the Ukraine war, giving Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face severe new sanctions and tariffs.
Trump announced that the US will supply billions of dollars in weapons to Ukraine, primarily through NATO allies, and threatened 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow does not comply. This marks a sharp reversal from Trump's previous stance, which was seen as more sympathetic to Russia. Despite the tough rhetoric, Russian officials have largely dismissed the ultimatum, continuing their military campaign in Ukraine.
Analysts are divided on whether Trump's new approach will force Putin to negotiate, but agree it represents a significant escalation in US involvement.
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