Edith Hejberg
Trump declared there was “no reason to wait” if Putin’s stance was already clear
Donald Trump has escalated his calls for a swift resolution to the Ukraine war, slashing his previous 50‑day deadline for Vladimir Putin to agree to peace down to just 10–12 days. The U.S. president’s remarks came during talks with the British Prime Minister in Scotland.
From Patience to Pressure
Frustrated by repeated failures in negotiations, Trump declared there was “no reason to wait” if Putin’s stance was already clear. Despite the tough talk, he insisted he has affection for the Russian people.
The Tariff Threat
The White House has warned it will impose 100% secondary tariffs on any country purchasing Russian oil. This hard‑hitting measure targets a vital source of funding for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Moscow’s Outrage
Trump’s compressed deadline and tariff threats have infuriated the Kremlin.
Russian state media immediately wheeled out high‑profile propagandists to denounce the move and paint Washington as the real aggressor.
Solovyov’s Blistering Attack
Vladimir Solovyov, one of Putin’s most visible mouthpieces, lashed out at Trump, warning that it was actually Russia’s patience that was running out and threatening retaliation “neither America nor Europe can even imagine.”
The NATO Flashpoint
Solovyov also targeted U.S. General Christopher Donahue, who had recently suggested NATO could swiftly crush Russia’s Baltic stronghold of Kaliningrad if it attacked a member state.
Moscow seized on the remark to fuel anti‑Western rhetoric.
Hints of Escalation
The Kremlin propagandist claimed Russia had not yet unleashed its “full‑scale military operations” in Ukraine. He implied that harsher tactics and more devastating weapons could soon be deployed.
The Nuclear Undertone
Russian rhetoric has grown increasingly laced with nuclear threats. Some officials have openly spoken about “unstoppable missiles” and the potential for all‑out confrontation with NATO and the U.S.
Trump’s Self‑Styled Peace Record
Alongside the standoff with Moscow, Trump has boasted of preventing six wars since taking office a claim designed to bolster his image as a global deal‑maker despite mounting international tension.
A Volatile Countdown
With Trump’s deadline for Putin now measured in days, the world is watching closely. The mix of economic threats, military warnings, and nuclear rhetoric has left global leaders bracing for either a breakthrough or a dangerous escalation.
