Trump pushes for Putin to enter into peace negotiations
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to be a hot topic, with US President Donald Trump increasing the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war.
Trump initially gave Putin a 50-day deadline to end the conflict, a deadline that has long since passed. Now, he has shortened the deadline to just 10 days, threatening to impose secondary sanctions and possible tariffs on Russia or its trade partners if Putin fails to reach a ceasefire agreement within this timeframe [1][3][4].
Earlier in 2025, Trump had shown a willingness to accept many of Russia’s demands, including Russia maintaining control over occupied Ukrainian regions and ruling out Ukraine's NATO membership. However, his patience seems to be wearing thin, as he announced the shortened deadline on July 29, 2025, signaling rising frustration [1][3][4].
Ukraine and the US are calling for a full and immediate ceasefire as the first step toward negotiating a lasting peace settlement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Trump’s firm stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s continued commitment to peace and stronger cooperation with the US [2].
However, Moscow has rejected negotiations unless Ukraine makes major concessions, such as demilitarization and abandoning NATO aspirations. The Kremlin has not officially responded to the new 10-day deadline, but Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev framed it as a dangerous escalation, criticizing Trump’s ultimatum approach [2].
As the deadline approaches, the situation remains critical, with no peace agreement yet in sight. The outcome depends on whether Russia will agree to a ceasefire within the new shortened timeframe to avoid further US sanctions [1][3][4].
Other general news reports indicate that politics surrounding war-and-conflicts, specifically the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, remain contentious. This is evidenced by the US President Donald Trump's latest move of shortening the deadline for a ceasefire agreement from 50 days to just 10, threatening to impose sanctions and tariffs if there is no agreement within this timeframe.
