Putin Silent on Trump’s 50-Day Ukraine War Ultimatum as Kremlin Shrugs Off Tariffs

In a dramatic turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has remained silent on the bold 50-day ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine or face crippling 100% tariffs. While the Kremlin stays mum, a top official, Dmitry Medvedev, shrugged off the deadline with a dismissive 'Russia didn’t care' on social media, painting a picture of Moscow’s apparent indifference to the high-stakes warning.

The ultimatum, announced alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, also came with promises of a massive arms package to bolster Ukraine’s defenses. Trump’s frustration with Putin is palpable, as he recounted multiple failed attempts to broker peace, only to see missiles rain down on Ukrainian cities like Kyiv shortly after what he thought were productive talks. ‘Talk doesn’t mean anything,’ Trump remarked, highlighting the disconnect between words and actions.

Reactions across the globe are mixed. While Rutte called the move 'logical,' EU diplomat Kaja Kallas questioned the timeline, noting that 50 days is an eternity when civilians are dying daily. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko echoed this concern, asking why such a delay is necessary when every day brings more destruction and loss of life. ‘Why wait?’ seems to be the burning question on many minds.

As the clock ticks, the world watches to see if Putin will blink—or if this ultimatum will be just another chapter in a conflict that refuses to end. One thing is clear: the stakes couldn’t be higher, and the silence from Moscow speaks volumes.