Trump Ultimatum: 50-Day Deadline for Russia Peace Deal

President Trump has issued a 50-day deadline to Russia to end the war in Ukraine, warning that countries doing business with Russia will face a 100% tariff on trade with the US if a deal is not reached. The ultimatum is accompanied by a major agreement to supply Ukraine with new weapons from European stockpiles, including air defense systems, missiles, and ammunition. The move is seen as a significant shift in Trump's approach to Russia, which had previously been accused of stalling and playing for time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has built a positive relationship with Trump, who has now overruled the Pentagon to resume arms deliveries to Ukraine and secured a long-term deal with NATO to maintain Ukraine's Western pipeline of weapons.

Donald Trump stated in a phone call with the BBC that he is "disappointed but not done" with Vladimir Putin. Trump expressed his disappointment with Putin, citing four instances where he believed a deal was possible, but was unsuccessful. Trump also affirmed his support for Nato and its collective defence principle, reversing his previous stance that the organisation was "obsolete". Trump discussed various other topics, including his potential second state visit to the UK, where he will be hosted by King Charles, and his views on Brexit and the UK-US trade deal.

US President Donald Trump's announcement of new arms shipments to Ukraine and potential tariffs on Russia has been met with relief in Moscow, as it had braced for tougher sanctions. Russia's stock exchange rose 2.7% following the announcement, which includes a 50-day delay before secondary tariffs against Russia's trading partners take effect, giving Moscow time to devise counter-proposals. Trump's move represents a tougher approach to Russia, reflecting his frustration with Vladimir Putin's reluctance to sign a peace deal in Ukraine, a conflict that Moscow initiated in 2022.

The European Union has agreed to delay imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, scheduled to take effect on Monday, in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the delay until August 1 is an opportunity for negotiations. The move comes after President Trump announced new 30% tariffs on EU goods, citing the U.S. trade deficit as a national security threat. The EU had planned to impose "countermeasures" in response to the tariffs, but will now delay them to give negotiations more time.

European markets mostly fell on Monday as President Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, citing Mexico's role in illicit drugs and a trade imbalance with the EU. The EU delayed its planned retaliation for separate US duties on steel and aluminum, with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen saying the bloc still wants to reach an accord with the US. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič planned to speak with US counterparts, stating a negotiated solution is preferable to tension. Shares fell in Frankfurt and Paris, while London saw prices tick higher. Asian markets were mixed, with some rising and others falling. The move threw months of talks with Brussels into disarray, with the EU preparing countermeasures while also doubling down on efforts to open new markets beyond the US.

President Trump announced that the US will impose 100% tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days. Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that his talks with Putin have not led to action. The US has also reached a deal to sell weapons to NATO nations, which will then be sent to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the US' "willingness to support Ukraine." Some in Congress are pushing for even higher secondary sanctions on Russia, with Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal proposing legislation that would allow tariffs of up to 500%.

President Trump is set to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte amid plans to sell NATO allies weapons that can be passed on to Ukraine. Trump has hinted at sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, and is considering authorizing fresh funding for Ukraine. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are pushing for legislation that would impose 500% tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and hit Moscow with US sanctions. The bill has overwhelming support in the Senate but has been waiting for Trump's approval. Trump has the authority to seize around $5 billion in foreign Russian assets and direct the funds to Ukraine, but has not yet done so.

The U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to introduce 100% tariffs on countries that buy Russian exports if Russia doesn't end its invasion of Ukraine within 50 days. This move is seen as a use of tariffs as a weapon for peace rather than a trade war. China's second-quarter economic growth beat expectations, expanding 5.2% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the White House will allow Nvidia to resume chip exports to China, and U.S. stocks ticked up despite renewed tariff threats. Gold prices also rose as investors sought safe-haven assets amid trade turbulence.

Donald Trump, initially enthusiastic about rapprochement with Russia, has lost patience with Vladimir Putin and announced that the US will resume supplying Ukraine with Patriot air-defence missiles and other weapons. Trump also threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries doing business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days.

US President Donald Trump initially halted weapons shipments to Ukraine, alarming Ukraine and European allies, but then reversed the decision, announcing on July 7th that the US would send more weapons to Ukraine, with the Pentagon confirming the shipment of "additional defensive weapons" within hours.

US President Donald Trump has demanded that Russia reach a peace deal with Ukraine within 50 days, marking a significant shift in his stance on the ongoing conflict. Trump's comments came as he announced increased military support for Ukraine, and he accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of throwing "bullsh*t" over peace talks. The statement was followed by Russia's largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person and causing significant damage.

President Donald Trump announced a new NATO arms sale to aid Ukraine and gave Russian President Vladimir Putin 50 days to secure a peace deal or face 100% tariffs. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that the decision was built on the success of the previous month's NATO summit, where nearly every nation agreed to increase their defense spending. The US will sell arms to NATO allies, including Germany, Finland, and Denmark, which will be distributed to Ukraine. Trump expressed frustration with Putin, stating that their conversations had not led to a peace deal despite multiple agreements.

Donald Trump has announced a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The tariffs could make a range of goods, including food, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, more expensive in the US. Trump claimed the US trade deficit was a national security threat and that the EU's trading practices were not reciprocal. The EU's European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, warned of "proportionate countermeasures" if the tariffs are imposed, while Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said the announcement was "very concerning" and not the way forward. Mexico's economy ministry said it is negotiating with the US to avoid the tariffs.

US President Donald Trump has agreed to send "top of the line" weapons to NATO to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, with Ukraine paying for the equipment. The move includes sending surface-to-air Patriot missile systems and batteries. Trump also threatened Russia with "severe tariffs" of around 100% if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days, and warned that the US would impose "secondary sanctions" on countries that buy oil from Russia if an agreement is not reached. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the move, thanking Trump for his willingness to support Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has shifted his tone on Ukraine and Russia, announcing a significant increase in US weapons supplies to Ukraine, framing it as a multi-billion dollar "deal" where NATO partners will pay for the arms. Trump has also issued an ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him 50 days to make a peace deal or face "secondary tariffs" on countries that trade with Russia. However, experts caution that Russia may prevaricate, Trump may let deadlines slip, and his position can be unpredictable. The move is seen as a significant change in Trump's stance, who previously refused to side with Ukraine over the Russian invasion.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned countries trading with Russia to pressure Vladimir Putin into a peace deal with Ukraine or face 100% tariffs under a plan announced by President Trump. Trump said he would impose "severe tariffs" on nations doing business with Russia if the Kremlin doesn't halt its war against Ukraine within 50 days. Rutte lauded Trump's plan as "smartly designed" and said it was a clear signal that Trump wants peace in Ukraine. Trump also pledged to provide "billions of dollars" worth of weapons to Ukraine, to be paid for and distributed by NATO allies, which Rutte supported, saying the alliance is "good at logistics".

President Trump's recent announcement to send weapons to Ukraine and threaten harsh penalties on Russia's trading partners marks a shift in his stance on the war, but key details remain unclear. Trump's plan involves selling arms to European nations, which would then send them to Ukraine or replace their existing stocks. However, Pentagon officials say many details are still being worked out. Experts doubt the credibility of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Russia's trading partners if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire within 50 days, citing the potential for a showdown with China, a major trading partner of Russia. Trump's words have been welcomed in Ukraine, and his shift is seen as a result of NATO leaders' efforts to work with him and Ukraine's acceptance of a minerals deal with the US. However, the plan's details and the plausibility of Trump's economic threats remain unclear.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump's plan to speed weapons to Ukraine, saying it breaks his promise to end US involvement in foreign conflicts. Trump announced plans to sell weapons to NATO countries, which would then send them to Ukraine, claiming it would come at no cost to US taxpayers. Greene argued that Americans would still bear the costs indirectly and that the plan would entangle the US in the conflict. She insisted that Trump's base agrees with her, recalling her campaign promises to stop sending money to Ukraine and to prioritize peace. Other Republicans, like Representative Warren Davidson, praised Trump's plan as a pragmatic approach, but Greene warned that voters would turn away from Trump and Republicans if they failed to keep their "America First" promises.