Trump Sets 10–12 Day Deadline for Russia to End War in Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump has set a new deadline of “10 or 12 days” for Russia to reach a peace deal in its war on Ukraine or face tough new sanctions, underscoring his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for prolonging the conflict.

Speaking in Scotland, where he is holding meetings with European leaders and playing golf, Trump on Monday said he was disappointed in Putin and shortened a 50-day deadline he had set this month.

“I’m going to make a new deadline of about … 10 or 12 days from today,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “There’s no reason in waiting. … We just don’t see any progress being made.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Trump’s “clear stance and expressed determination” over his remarks targeting Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

“Right on time, when a lot can change through strength for real peace. I thank President Trump for his focus on saving lives and stopping this horrible war,” Zelenskyy said.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of Putin, said in a post on X that Trump was playing “the ultimatum game” with Russia, and that such an approach could lead to a war involving the US.

Medvedev wrote: “Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with (Trump’s) own country.”

Later on Monday, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine favoured the imposition of sanctions as a “key element” in ending the war.