Donald Trump had given Vladimir Putin ten days to end the conflict in Ukraine under penalty of sanctions, especially economic. An ultimatum whose deadline arrived this Friday, August 8. If it is clear that the war in Ukraine is still active, the discussions seem to have unlocked between Moscow and Washington, with a meeting of the two planned leaders “in the next few days.”
What about this ultimatum? If the discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could make the American threat obsolete, the fight has intensified in recent weeks and the front line is still evolving snacks. In addition, Kremlin did not respond favorably to the idea of a tripartite meeting between the heads of American, Russian and Ukrainian state, as the United States had wanted.
“I’m very disappointed”
Questioned by the American media this Thursday, August 7, Donald Trump confirmed that he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin, although the latter rejects the discussion with Volodymyr Zelensky. As for the Ultimatum, the US president is still more vague.
“It will depend on Vladimir Putin. We will see what he has to say,” he replied, while insisted again on being “very disappointed” by the Russian leader, without detailing what he meant.
Therefore, the United States decisions about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could take shape after the meeting between the White House tenant and the head of the Kremlin.
Among the lines, Donald Trump, therefore, gives a new delay and a new opportunity for Russia to respond, but also leaves an exit if their threats fall into the water. “I will do my best to end the murders,” added Donald Trump, who seems to be very committed to finding a high fire agreement.
A threat to customs tasks
Annoying to block conversations between Moscow and kyiv, Donald Trump launched a first 50 -day ultimatum on July 14, asking Vladimir Putin to agree with a high fire in Ukraine. A threat that was not heard, which made the US president lose patience that finally gave July 29 “10 or 12 days” to his Russian counterpart to end the conflict.
The United States threatens to implement economic sanctions to countries that trade with Moscow, such as India or China. Donald Trump has already announced to bring customs tariffs to imports from India, due to his purchases of Russian oil.
As it is, it seems unlikely that they are new sanctions born this Friday, despite the deadline for the US threat.
At the moment, there are no indications that Russia has returned to its conditions to end its assault in Ukraine, that is, the annexation of four partially occupied regions (those of Donetsk, Lougansk, Zaporijjia and Kherson) in addition to Crimea, the end of Western weapons that deliver to Ukraza and the support of the country. Unacceptable requirements for Kyiv.
Source: BFM TV
