Trump shortens deadline for Russia to end war in Ukraine

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end violence in Ukraine.

However, Trump moved this week to end the deadline by giving his Russian counterpart a new ultimatum. 

Trump: “We just don’t see any progress being made”

In an article published on Monday, Breitbart recalled how the president announced on July 14 that he would saddle Russia with “severe tariffs” unless it reached a peace deal with Ukraine by early September.

Yet the president indicated during a trip to Scotland this week that he now expects to see a resolution sometime between August 7 and August 9.

“No reason in waiting,” Trump was quoted as saying of the newly shortened timeline. “We just don’t see any progress being made.”

The president went on to insist that Putin “got to make a deal” ending the conflict with Ukraine as “too many people are dying.”

Trump also expressed resentment over the Russian leader’s public comments about seeking peace while still pursuing war, saying, “That’s not the way to do it. I’m disappointed in President Putin.”

Former Russian president given ominous response

Meanwhile, Fox News reported that former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reacted to Trump’s most recent warning with an ominous message on social media.

Medvedev, who now serves as the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, wrote, “Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10…”

Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10… He should remember 2 things:
1. Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran.
2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe road!

— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) July 28, 2025

“He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country,” Medvedev declared before adding, “Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe road!”

Ukrainian president thanks Trump for his “clear stance”

Fox News observed that for his part, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised Trump for his “clear stance and expressed determination” on ending the conflict.

“I thank President Trump for his focus on saving lives and stopping this horrible war,” the Ukrainian head of state was quoted as saying.

“Ukraine remains committed to peace and will work tirelessly with the U.S. to make both our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” he stressed.

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