Can the West Force Russia to Stop Its War in Ukraine?
UKRAINE, JUL 19 – Trump threatens 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil if Russia does not cease its military actions within 50 days, aiming to force a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
- Issuing a 50-day ultimatum, President Donald Trump demanded Russia resume diplomatic efforts or face sanctions, including 100 percent tariffs on nations buying Russian exports.
- Frustrated by failed expectations, Trump’s 50-day Ukraine ultimatum led to Russia dismissing the threat, with Kremlin officials saying they will not comply.
- Kremlin officials dismiss the threat and Russia continues near-daily attacks on Ukrainian cities, with Ryabkov saying Moscow will not comply or back down.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday that `deep damage to Russia’s economy` would result from sanctions, amid Russia’s dismissal of Trump’s 50-day ultimatum.
- The administration plans to allow European allies to purchase U.S. military equipment, with proposed new supplies of American weapons to Ukraine paid for by Europe.
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Russia open to peace in Ukraine war but achieving goals is priority, Kremlin says after Trump's 50-day ultimatum
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin still wanted a peaceful resolution to the war but reiterated that Russia’s conditions for a deal had not changed
There is a difference between Sanctions and Sanction Enforcement
Commentary The Trump Administration is planning to use several measures to curtail Russia and bring President Putin into negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump has issued a 50-day clock to bring the fighting to an end. The actions include sanctions, tariffs, and a new flow of defensive weapons to Ukraine. President Trump said, “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs if we don’t have a deal within 50 days.
Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving our goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today, days after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow 50 days to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions.
In the Ukraine war, the U.S. government wants to put more pressure on Putin economically. The energy supply of India and China is to serve as an important lever.
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