Medvedev: Trump's ultimatums to Russia only increase the risk of escalation
By ramontomeydw // 2025-07-29
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  • Dmitry Medvedev warns that Trump's repeated demands for Russia to sign a peace deal with Ukraine heighten the risk of war, accusing the U.S. of pushing the world toward conflict with aggressive policies akin to the Biden administration.
  • Trump drastically reduced his deadline for a Russia-Ukraine deal from 50 days to 10-12 days, threatening severe sanctions (like 100 percent tariffs on Russian imports) if Moscow fails to comply.
  • Russia dismissed the threats, with officials like Sergey Ryabkov vowing to continue its "independent path," framing NATO arms deliveries to Ukraine as proof of a Western proxy war.
  • Trump openly criticized Putin’s sincerity, calling his promises "bull****," while Zelensky praised the U.S. stance as "vital" amid stalled talks and ongoing battlefield violence.
  • Analysts fear shrinking diplomatic options as Trump's gamble and Russia's resistance edge the nuclear-armed rivals closer to a dangerous showdown, echoing Cold War-era brinkmanship.
U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated ultimatums for Russia to ink a peace deal with Ukraine only serve to increase the risk of escalation, according to Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. Medvedev issued his rebuke in a social media post, accusing Trump of pushing the world closer to conflict. According to the former Russian president, Russia is "not Israel or even Iran" and will not yield to threats from Washington. "Each new ultimatum is a step toward war, Medvedev wrote on X. He also urged Trump not to repeat what he dubbed as aggressive policies by former U.S. President Joe Biden. The remarks underscored Moscow's longstanding view that North Atlantic Treaty Organization weapon shipments to Ukraine have turned the conflict into a proxy war with the West, a claim U.S. officials reject. Medevedev's inflammatory post came amid Trump dramatically shortening his deadline for Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal. The U.S. president issued this new threat during his visit to Scotland on Monday, July 28, telling reporters that "there's no reason to wait." Under this new threat, Moscow now has just 10 to 12 days to agree to a deal with Kyiv – or face severe sanctions from Washington. Earlier, Trump gave Russia 50 days to negotiate peace – lest he impose 100 percent tariffs on Russian imports and secondary sanctions against its trading partners. The new ultimatum announced Monday and effective immediately escalates pressure on Moscow, but risks deepening tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. (Related: Russia rejects Trump’s ultimatum for 50-day ceasefire, insists on continued negotiations.)

Trump vs. Putin feud erupts as Ukraine peace hangs in the balance

Trump's frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin has grown publicly in recent weeks. Despite praising their cordial conversations, Trump lamented that Russian strikes continue killing Ukrainians shortly after diplomatic talks. During his visit to Scotland, Trump accused Putin of offering "a lot of bull****" while failing to achieve peace. Earlier, the real estate mogul pointed out that the Russian leader is "very nice to us all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless." Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Trump for his "clear stance." Zelensky also called the U.S. commitment to ending the war "determined and vital." Kyiv has faced internal U.S. criticism over perceptions of insufficient gratitude for American aid, but the Ukrainian leader's latest remarks signaled alignment with Washington's urgency. The abbreviated deadline comes as both sides report minimal progress in negotiations. Talks in Istanbul saw agreements on prisoner exchanges, but no ceasefire. Russian officials have dismissed Trump's sanctions threats, with Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov asserting that Moscow will continue its "independent path" regardless of U.S. pressure. Historically, U.S.-Russian diplomacy has weathered cycles of ultimatums and brinkmanship, from Cold War standoffs to disputes over NATO expansion. But with Trump's latest demand and Russia's defiant response, analysts warn the window for de-escalation is narrowing. As the clock ticks down, the world watches whether Moscow will seek a diplomatic off-ramp or if Trump's gamble accelerates a perilous showdown. Watch Dmitry Medvedev sharing that the U.S. always tries to rule by creating crisis on the planet in this interview. This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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