Russia does not care about Trump's 'theatrical ultimatum', senior official says


Russia does not care about Trump's 'theatrical ultimatum', senior official says
A senior Russian official has brushed off President Donald Trump’s 50-day ceasefire deadline, calling the warning a “theatrical ultimatum” with no bearing on Moscow’s military strategy. Speaking to Russian state media on Monday, the unnamed Kremlin insider said, “Russia does not respond to threats dressed as diplomacy. The ultimatum is pure performance.” Trump’s Ultimatum President Trump recently announced a 50-day deadline for Russia to halt its offensive in Ukraine or face sweeping 100% tariffs on its oil exports. The warning, delivered alongside a new U.S.-NATO weapons aid package to Kyiv, was aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow to consider a ceasefire. Trump also indicated that countries continuing to import Russian energy beyond the deadline would face economic penalties as well....