In a high-profile statement from the White House, US President Donald Trump publicly warned Russian President Vladimir Putin. He gave him a deadline to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, failing which the United States would impose "potentially punitive" sanctions on Russia.
Sitting alongside the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, Trump spoke to the press, expressing his disappointment with Vladimir Putin's behavior. "I'm very disappointed with what Putin is doing. This has to stop," he said. He also announced an agreement with NATO allies to send more weapons to Kyiv. Increased Military Support for Ukraine
Trump confirmed that billions of dollars in US weapons would be delivered to Ukraine in the coming weeks, in an effort to strengthen Kyiv's defense capabilities in the face of intensified Russian attacks.
This announcement comes amid a resurgence of violence in Ukraine. In recent days, Russia has launched hundreds of explosive drones against several Ukrainian cities, causing significant damage and fueling Trump's anger.
Trump Openly Criticizes Putin
On July 8, Trump had already publicly criticized the Russian president, accusing him of "throwing a lot of dirt on the United States," a reference to cyber espionage operations and alleged Russian influence in US domestic affairs.
This new, tough stance marks a turning point for Trump, who has often been criticized in the past for his appeasement of the Kremlin. Now, the former president appears ready to take a tougher approach toward Moscow, notably through NATO.
Growing Pressure on Russia
With this warning, Trump is increasing diplomatic and military pressure on Russia. The sanctions being discussed could target key sectors of the Russian economy, as well as the assets of those close to the government.
It remains to be seen how Moscow will react to this new verbal escalation and whether a diplomatic solution can still emerge in the coming weeks.
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