During a press event in Scotland on Monday, July 28, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump announced that he is shortening the 50-day deadline he previously issued for Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. Trump said Russia now has about 10 to 12 days to make progress toward ending the war or face steep economic penalties.
Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the lack of movement on a ceasefire prompted the shift.
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“We just don’t see any progress being made,” Trump told reporters. He added, “There’s no reason in waiting.”
Andriy Yermak, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, thanked Trump in a social media post for “standing firm and delivering a clear message of peace through strength.”
What penalties is Trump threatening?
Trump reiterated that if Russia fails to act, the U.S. will impose both sanctions and “secondary tariffs” targeting countries that continue trading with Moscow. The original July 14 ultimatum included threats of 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian exports. Trump said the new measures could be announced formally within days.
He also indicated it is unlikely that his administration will pursue further direct talks with Putin.
“I don’t want to do that to Russia. I love the Russian people,” Trump said, while emphasizing the need for consequences.
What triggered the shift in tone?
Trump previously maintained a working relationship with Putin, but said recent Russian missile strikes on cities like Kyiv have changed his view. He referenced an attack on a nursing home as an example of why a firmer response is now necessary.
“I spoke to President Putin a lot,” Trump said. “Then he launches rockets into a city like Kyiv and kills a lot of people — in a nursing home, or wherever — and there are bodies lying all over the streets.”
Has there been a response from Russia?
As of Monday, the Kremlin had not publicly responded to Trump’s updated deadline or the threat of new economic penalties. Trump has expressed disappointment with both Putin and, at times, President Zelenskyy, citing slow diplomatic progress since the conflict began more than three years ago.
