US EditionKremlin: Trump's statements 'very serious'
MOSCOW, JUL 15 – Kremlin considers U.S. president's remarks on sanctions and Ukraine negotiations as very serious amid ongoing weapons supply talks, with Europe funding Kyiv's defense, officials said.
- On July 15, 2025, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called U.S. President Trump's statements threatening sanctions on Russia and its trading partners very serious and said some were personally addressed to President Putin.
- On July 14, 2025, Trump issued a warning that if Moscow and Kyiv failed to agree on a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine within 50 days, the U.S. would impose full secondary tariffs on Russian exports, reflecting his mounting impatience with Putin and a push for a diplomatic settlement.
- President Trump revealed plans to supply Ukraine with additional military aid, featuring Patriot missile defense systems through NATO, while Moscow confirmed its openness to direct negotiations but awaited confirmation from Kyiv on restarting discussions.
- Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump's threats as a theatrical ultimatum and said Russia 'didn't care,' while European diplomats like Kaja Kallas welcomed Trump's tough stance but criticized the 50-day timeline.
- The Kremlin's cautious response and stalled EU sanctions package reflect the complexity of escalating tensions, while the threat of sanctions could have major impacts if imposed after 50 days without peace progress.
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