MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin responded coldly to Donald Trump’s recent statements warning President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, citing potential consequences of U.S. and NATO actions in the region. Trump’s announcement of new weapons for Ukraine and threats of hefty secondary tariffs on Russian exports were met with scrutiny by the Kremlin, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Peskov mentioned that decisions made in Washington and NATO member countries were being viewed by Ukraine as an encouragement to prolong the conflict. While Putin has not publicly addressed Trump’s remarks, other Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Ryabkov, dismissed Trump’s statements and criticized the idea of issuing ultimatums to Moscow. Trump, who has aimed to position himself as a peacemaker, expressed disappointment in Putin and emphasized the need for Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. The situation escalated further when Trump hinted at considering imposing secondary sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil if a peace deal is not reached within 50 days.
Tensions Rise as Trump Warns Putin, Threatens Sanctions over Ukraine Conflict
