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Russian government officials and state media largely responded to Donald Trump’s warning of significant economic sanctions against Russia—contingent on its cessation of hostilities in Ukraine within 50 days—with skepticism. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has not yet addressed Trump’s comments publicly.
At a press conference in the Oval Office on Monday with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the U.S. President stated that the U.S. would impose “very severe tariffs, about 100%,” should a resolution not be reached within the specified timeframe. He expressed his frustration with Putin’s lack of efforts toward achieving peace.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov remarked to reporters on Tuesday that “the U.S. president’s remarks carry weight.”
“We definitely need time to digest what was articulated in Washington, and if and when President Putin feels it’s appropriate, he will respond,” Peskov said.
“For now, it is evident: it seems the actions being taken in Washington, in NATO nations, and directly in Brussels are not being interpreted by the Ukrainian side as a call for peace, but rather as an indication to intensify the conflict,” he added, reiterating Russia’s readiness for negotiations.
In response to Trump’s comments, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Moscow prefers diplomatic solutions over confrontations, yet emphasized that “any attempts to impose demands, especially in the shape of ultimatums, are…
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