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Trump Escalates Threats Against Russia and Ukraine Over Stalled Peace Talks

The U.S. president expresses frustration with Putin's ceasefire rejection and Zelensky's attempt to renegotiate a mineral deal, warning of severe economic consequences.

  • Donald Trump has threatened secondary tariffs of 25-50% on Russian oil if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within a month.
  • The U.S.-proposed 30-day unconditional ceasefire was accepted by Ukraine but rejected by Russia, which instead suggested a UN-led transitional government.
  • Trump criticized Vladimir Putin for delaying peace efforts and proposing a transitional administration that could remove Ukrainian President Zelensky.
  • Frustrated with Zelensky, Trump warned of 'big problems' if Ukraine withdraws from a U.S.-Ukraine rare earth mineral agreement.
  • On the ground, Russian forces have advanced into new areas of eastern Ukraine, capturing a village near the Dnipropetrovsk region.
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