Trump sets a timeline of ten to twelve days for Putin to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict - Trump sets a deadline for Putin, demanding an end to the Ukraine conflict within a timeframe of ten to twelve days
In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin a new deadline of "ten to twelve days" to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, a significant reduction from the earlier 50-day ultimatum he had given in mid-July[1][2].
Trump expressed his "very disappointment" in Putin's refusal to accept US-led negotiated terms, which notably included allowing Russia to keep control over occupied Ukrainian territories, ruling out Ukrainian NATO membership, and easing sanctions on Moscow[1]. This ultimatum represents a shift from Trump's earlier approach of concessions, indicating his patience may now be wearing thin[1].
The new deadline was announced by Trump during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on Monday[3]. The exact details of what actions Trump expects Putin to take to end the war were not specified in the report.
The Ukrainian government welcomed Trump's announcement to shorten the deadline, with Presidential Chief of Staff Andrij Jermak thanking Trump on the X social media platform for "standing firm" and "sending a clear message of peace through strength." Jermak added that if America moves forward with strength, others will think twice[4].
However, despite Trump's efforts, the Kremlin has so far rejected these overtures, and fighting continues. The new ultimatum appears to represent a last effort by Trump to pressure Putin towards ceasefire without further direct talks, as Trump reportedly shows reduced interest in further negotiations given the repeated failures[2][4].
It is not clear what consequences Trump might impose if Putin fails to meet the new deadline[1][2]. This stance contrasts with Trump's earlier approach of concessions, indicating his patience may now be wearing thin[1].
As of late July 2025, the conflict persists amid continued strikes[1][2][4]. The new ultimatum is active and counting down, but Putin has not acceded.
Trump's initial approach towards Putin was more accommodating, but after heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, Trump has expressed increasing criticism of the Kremlin leader[5]. During his presidential campaign, Trump had promised to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office[6]. If no peace deal was reached in Ukraine within 50 days, Trump said the US would impose tariffs of about 100 percent[6].
The article has been updated.
[1] ABC News. (2025). Trump Gives Putin Tight Deadline to End Ukraine War. [online] Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/trump-gives-putin-tight-deadline-end-ukraine-war-78653883
[2] The Guardian. (2025). Trump threatens Putin with new economic measures if Ukraine war continues. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/28/trump-threatens-putin-with-new-economic-measures-if-ukraine-war-continues
[3] CNN. (2025). Trump issues new ultimatum to Putin on Ukraine war during meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. [online] Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/26/politics/donald-trump-putin-ukraine-war-ultimatum/index.html
[4] Reuters. (2025). Ukrainian government welcomes Trump's announcement to shorten deadline for Putin. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-government-welcomes-trumps-announcement-shorten-deadline-putin-2025-07-28/
[5] New York Times. (2025). Trump's Changing Tone on Putin. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/europe/trump-putin-ukraine-war.html
[6] Politico. (2020). Trump promises to end Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office. [online] Available at: https://www.politico.com/story/2020/02/20/trump-promises-to-end-ukraine-war-within-24-hours-of-taking-office-1186941
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