The Trump administration is signaling a new phase in policy, with tough deadlines, sanctions, and strategic steps against countries cooperating with the Kremlin now at stake. In this new scenario, Ukraine becomes a recipient of aid and a player in the security sphere. The U.S. also plans to continue providing shelter for Ukrainians fleeing the war.
Trump has shortened the deadline for Moscow. The Kremlin has stated that it has "taken note"
US President Donald Trump has announced a new, tougher stance on ending the war in Ukraine. During his visit to the UK, Trump said he was cutting the deadline for Russia to make real progress on ending its aggression against Ukraine from 50 days to 10-12 days. If this does not happen, Washington will impose additional sanctions against Russia and its trading partners, particularly in the energy sector. "We simply do not see any progress," Trump said, adding that he is "not very interested in further talks" with Putin.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said, that President Trump had been patient with Russia, but the Kremlin had mistakenly interpreted such restraint as weakness. "He has been patient, and that has probably been misinterpreted by some people," she said. According to Bruce, the time for misinterpretations is now over, and the White House's position has hardened. Bruce stressed that the president "has proven that he should be taken seriously," a fact that is already evident in reactions around the world.
У кремлі на нову заяву відреагували стримано. Речник президента рф дмитро пєсков commented: "We took note of President Trump's statement yesterday. The special military operation continues.“ He also stated that Moscow ”remains committed to the peace process," but stressed that it must take Russia's interests into account. This indicates that the Kremlin has no intention of revising its position on a full-scale war against Ukraine, even despite growing pressure from the US.
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale defense agreement with the US: drones for export
Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine also reported about the preparation of a new large-scale defense agreement with the United States. According to Stefanchuk, an agreement in principle has been reached: The U.S. will purchase Ukrainian drones, and in return, Ukraine will receive modern American-made weapons. Ukrainian drone technology, including anti-drone systems, has already set an example for many countries, paving the way for Ukraine to strengthen its defense industry internationally.
Stefanchuk emphasized that these agreements mark the beginning of a new phase of cooperation: "We are already beginning to become security providers for the whole world." A presentation of new Ukrainian defense developments is scheduled for the fall. This demonstrates Ukraine's gradual transition from a recipient of aid to an equal partner in global security.
The US warned China about imposing a 100% tariff on Russian oil purchases
During talks in Stockholm, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent also reported, that Washington had warned China about the possibility of imposing a 100% tariff on continued purchases of Russian oil.
He said that Congress is considering a bill that would empower the president to levy tariffs of up to 500% on countries engaging in trade with Russia in violation of sanctions. This is part of a broader strategy to limit Russian energy revenues and put pressure on countries that cooperate with the Kremlin.
In response, Chinese officials said that China is a sovereign country with energy needs and that oil purchases will be based on domestic policy. "The Chinese take their sovereignty very seriously. We don't want to interfere with their sovereignty, so they want to pay 100% of the tariff," said Besent.
The minister also raised the issue of China's $15 billion sale of dual-use goods to Russia and said that it damages the PRC's image in Europe. These actions by the U.S. signal that Trump intends to respond harshly to the Kremlin's economic allies.
Trump allowed Ukrainians to remain in the US until the war ends
US President Donald Trump said, that Ukrainian refugees who came to the U.S. due to the full-scale war will be able to remain in the country until it ends. He told reporters this in response to a question.
"I think so. They can stay. Many people have come to us from Ukraine, and we are working with them," Trump said.
Author: Danylo Pievchev