At the same time, he gave Russia a 50 -day Ultimatum to end the war, threatening to impose very severe customs duties, up to 100%, not only in Moscow but also to his commercial allies in the event of negotiations.
This declaration marks a notable hardening of the American position, after several unsuccessful diplomatic attempts with Vladimir Putin, which Trump described as “disappointing” due to the continuation of bombings despite the discussions. Military aid, funded by NATO, will include rapidly deployed Sophisticated equipment on the Ukrainian field, where fighting remains intense, especially in the east of the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised this support during a meeting with the American special envoy, while calling for a strengthening of sanctions against Russia, a demand supported by many American parliamentarians. On the military front, Moscow continues its offensives, claiming to take several localities despite the heavy losses suffered.