Trump Gives Putin 10-12 Day Ultimatum to End Ukraine Fighting

President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him 10 to 12 days to halt the fighting in Ukraine and reach a peace deal, shortening an earlier 50-day deadline. Trump threatened the imposition of new sanctions and secondary tariffs targeting Russia and its trading partners if Moscow does not comply, expressing frustration over the ongoing conflict and the mounting death toll, including recent attacks that killed at least 22 people. Despite his tough stance, Trump expressed some reluctance to harm Russia economically, citing his regard for the Russian people. This announcement followed a series of massive Russian air strikes on Ukrainian cities and villages, which have continued unabated despite international peace efforts. Trump made these statements during a visit to Scotland, where he also met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing urgency in ending the war. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously cited historical instances of Russian support for the United States during the American Revolution and Civil War, framing this as context for seeking gratitude rather than antagonism from the Trump administration amid the current Russia-Ukraine conflict.