In a bold diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a public ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting a 10 to 12-day deadline for the Kremlin to begin peace negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
Trump made the announcement during a joint appearance with newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer while visiting Scotland. Standing beside Starmer at a press conference, Trump signaled a renewed urgency to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, saying:
“There is no reason in waiting.”
The U.S. president, who has consistently said he would end the war quickly if given the opportunity, emphasized that the time for diplomacy is now, not later.
Pressed by reporters on the specifics of his plan, Trump declared: “I am going to make a new deadline of about 10 or 12 days from today.”
Though details of any proposed negotiation framework remain unclear, Trump’s comments suggest a dramatic shift in approach from prior efforts under his administration and previous U.S. leadership.