Edith HejbergTrump declared his readiness to slap 100% “secondary tariffs” on Moscow if peace talks fail. “I use trade for a lot of things, but it’s great for settling wars,” he said.
Russian State TV issued nuclear war warning hours after Trump agreed to supply Ukraine with weapons.
Trump’s 50-Day Ultimatum: Tariffs or Peace
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Moscow, threatening “very severe” tariffs if a peace deal in Ukraine isn’t reached within 50 days.
The new approach would see American weapons funneled through European allies to support Ukraine, ramping up pressure on the Kremlin.
Trump’s Strategy: Trade as a Weapon
Trump declared his readiness to slap 100% “secondary tariffs” on Moscow if peace talks fail. “I use trade for a lot of things, but it’s great for settling wars,” he said.
The plan marks a sharp pivot in U.S. foreign policy, aligning economic might with military aid.
Kremlin TV Responds With Nuclear Threats
Russian state TV was quick to retaliate with chilling warnings. Propagandist Aleksandr Sladkov accused the U.S. of trying to bully Russia into peace and invoked apocalyptic imagery, saying Western pressure might drive Russia to turn Kyiv and Lviv into “Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
Nuclear Saber-Rattling: ‘We Are Already at War’
Sladkov took the rhetoric further, suggesting the use of Russia’s Yars nuclear weapons was on the table. “This is about the survival of our country,” he claimed, declaring the West’s goal is to “destroy” Russia.
He reframed the Ukraine war as a broader fight against NATO.
Medvedev Mocks Trump’s ‘Theatrical Ultimatum’
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed Trump’s threats as empty theatre. In a post on X, he said, “Russia didn’t care,” painting the U.S. ultimatum as a failed attempt to stir panic in Moscow or shift European attitudes.
Zelensky Welcomes U.S. Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude following the weapons deal announcement. “It’s important to increase pressure on Russia for the sake of peace and to save lives,” he said.
The agreement comes amid a spike in Russian drone and missile attacks on civilian targets.
NATO Steps Up With Patriot Missiles
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the U.S., Germany, and Norway are coordinating to send more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.
The effort aims to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, which have been tested by waves of Russian aerial assaults.
Moscow Accuses West of Escalation
Russian officials say Trump’s arms plan is just another step in Western escalation. Sladkov and other Kremlin voices now describe the Ukraine war as a proxy conflict, insisting they’re not fighting Ukraine alone but the collective military strength of NATO.
Trump’s Foul-Mouthed Fury at Putin
In a separate tirade, Trump launched into a profanity-laced rant against Vladimir Putin, reportedly calling Russian statements “bulls***.” The remarks fuel ongoing speculation about the U.S. president’s increasingly hawkish stance on Russia.
Social Media Explodes With Reactions
Trump’s threats and Russia’s nuclear response quickly went viral, prompting fierce debate across social media.
Hashtags like #TrumpUltimatum and #NuclearWar trended, reflecting growing global anxiety about escalating rhetoric between the two nuclear powers.
State TV Pushes for Nuclear Readiness
Sladkov isn’t the only Russian figure to push extreme measures. Other commentators on Russian state television have echoed calls for nuclear “preparedness,” claiming that only the threat of massive retaliation can halt Western encroachment.
Macron Calls for European ‘Mobilisation’
Across the Atlantic, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to stay alert. “We must not be naïve,” he said, calling for greater European mobilisation in the face of rising Russian aggression and transatlantic instability.
Ex-MI6 Chief: Trump Was Played
A former MI6 chief weighed in with a scathing verdict: “Putin played Trump like a violin.” The intelligence veteran argued Trump’s previous praise of Putin left him vulnerable—and now, the sudden turnaround may not be enough to shift Kremlin strategy.
Putin’s Four-Word Response
When asked about Trump’s fiery threats to “bomb the s*** out of Moscow,” Putin reportedly offered only a terse, four-word reply: “Let him try that.” The phrase has since dominated headlines, fueling speculation about how close the two powers are to outright conflict.
Ukraine on High Alert as War Drums Beat Louder
With U.S. weapons en route, nuclear threats flying, and rhetoric intensifying on all sides, Ukraine remains on edge. The coming weeks may prove pivotal, not just for Kyiv, but for global stability as superpower tensions inch closer to the brink.
