Trump Slashes Putin Peace Deadline to 12 Days Amid Ukraine Attacks

President Donald Trump has expressed deep frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, slashing a previously set 50-day deadline for a peace deal to a mere 10-12 days. Speaking from Scotland alongside British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, Trump made it clear he’s done with delays. "There’s no reason for waiting," he told reporters, signaling impatience with the lack of progress in negotiations.

Originally set on July 14 during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington, D.C., the 50-day timeline was meant to push for a resolution. But Trump’s patience appears to have run out. "I'm not so interested in talking anymore," he remarked, citing conversations with Putin that start off cordial but end in tragedy. "People die the following night," he added, highlighting the disconnect between words and actions.

The urgency of Trump’s revised deadline coincides with a massive Russian assault on Ukraine, involving over 300 drones and missiles. The early morning strikes targeted Kyiv, wounding at least five, including a 2-year-old girl, with additional attacks in the Khmelnytskyi and Kirovohrad regions. Ukrainian air defenses managed to neutralize a significant number of threats—309 drones and two cruise missiles—but some still hit their marks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the hits but emphasized the strength of their defenses, calling for continued international support to bolster Ukraine’s air shield.

Trump’s frustration with Putin was palpable as he recounted failed attempts at dialogue. "I’ve spoken to President Putin a lot," he said, lamenting how promises of peace are quickly followed by violence, like rockets striking Kyiv and leaving devastation in their wake. With secondary sanctions looming in less than two weeks, the clock is ticking louder than ever. Will this shortened deadline force a breakthrough, or is it just another chapter in a saga of broken trust? We’ll see what unfolds in the coming days.

Editor's Comments

Trump’s cutting the deadline faster than a chef dicing onions at a cooking show—50 days to 12? That’s a bold move! But with Putin launching drones like he’s playing a deadly video game over Kyiv, I’m not sure if this is a negotiation tactic or just Trump rolling the dice. Maybe he thinks a tighter clock will make Putin sweat, but let’s be real—does anyone think Putin owns a watch that isn’t set to ‘war time’? Meanwhile, Zelenskyy’s out here playing defense like a champ, but even champs need backup. Wonder if Trump’s got a Plan B, or if we’re just watching another episode of ‘Deal or No Deal’ with higher stakes.