US President Donald Trump has told Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war with Ukraine in 50 days – or face "very severe tariffs".
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It’s the first significant pressure the president has put on Moscow to find peace.
In this episode of The Foursight, we’re going to look at Trump’s shifting position on Russia and Ukraine, how the fighting on the frontline, Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, and a Western Nato charm offensive have all helped shape the President’s decisions.
And whether Trump’s threats will actually bring Putin to the negotiating table.
Reporter: Kiran Moodley
Producers: Kieron Bryan, Matthew Lucas
Motion Graphics: Ian Watkins
Additional Camera: Omar Mehtab
With thanks to Professor Mark Galeotti and Orysia Lutsevych OBE.
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00:00:00 – Can Trump’s ultimatum really end the Ukraine war?
00:00:42 – The 50-Day Ultimatum explained
00:01:29 – Evolution of Trump’s Relationship with Putin
00:04:29 – The impact of Russia’s Civilian Drone Attacks
00:06:03 – Ukraine’s Innovative Defence Strategies
00:07:10 – The Cost of War on Russia
00:08:49 – Putin’s Gamble backfiring?
00:10:14 – Economic Sanctions and Russia’s Resilience
00:11:37 – Moscow’s Reaction to the Ultimatum
00:12:11 – Cause for Optimism and Trump’s Unpredictability
00:13:11 – Interview with Russia Expert – Mark Galeotti
00:16:40 – Galeotti on Putin’s Economic Calculation
00:19:15 – Galeotti on Putin’s Miscalculations
Correction: Trump’s meeting with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte took place on the 14th July.
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