Trump Unveils Major Ukraine Aid, Russia Dismisses ‘Ultimatum’ Amid Escalation
Trump Unveils Major Ukraine Aid, Russia Dismisses ‘Ultimatum’ Amid Escalation
President Donald Trump on Monday announced significant new military aid for Ukraine and threatened severe tariffs against Russia and its trading partners if a ceasefire is not reached within 50 days. The move comes as Russia continued its nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Overnight into Tuesday, Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 244 out of 267 Russian drones, with some impacts and debris causing damage in various regions. Concurrently, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces downed at least 70 Ukrainian drones, injuring dozens in the Voronezh region.
The Kremlin responded cautiously to Trump’s announcement, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin would take time to analyze the “very serious” statements. However, former President Dmitry Medvedev, a hawkish voice, dismissed Trump’s threats as a “theatrical ultimatum,” asserting that “Russia didn’t care.”
The White House confirmed discussions regarding Ukraine potentially striking Moscow and St. Petersburg, clarifying that President Trump was “merely asking a question, not encouraging further killing.” Details of the new aid package, which Trump described as a “very big deal” worth billions, are still being finalized by the Pentagon. It is expected to include 17 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, with European allies supplying the initial batch.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Trump’s commitment, expressing readiness to work productively for peace. However, Ukrainian officials and U.S. senators, including Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Lindsey Graham, emphasized the need for sustained long-term security assistance and robust sanctions to truly pressure Moscow and end the conflict.
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