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4hon MSN
Moscow responds to Trump’s new ceasefire deadline after deadly strikes - US president says he is ‘disappointed’ with lack of progress towards ending war
Donald Trump has given Russia a shorter window of 10 to 12 days to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tighter sanctions, as his frustration with his Russian counterpart escalates.
U.S. tariff agreement sealed over the weekend has been described as a "dark day" for Europe and even a capitulation to American demands.
Russia is set to spend 6.3% of its GDP on defense this year — a post-Cold War high.
Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes on the frontline region of Zaporizhzhia have killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more.
If his latest remarks are anything to go by, President Donald Trump’s loss of patience with the Kremlin appears to be gathering pace.
Considering Russian President Vladimir Putin was only using the 50-day deadline as an excuse to unleash more destruction on Ukraine, President Trump is right to shorten it to a little over a week.