'Old news': Russia rolls eyes at US sanctions threat over Ukraine war; 'we don't accept threat'
Thursday, 17 July 2025 Russia has downplayed the threat of new US sanctions, dismissing them as commonplace. This reaction follows President Trump's 50-day ultimatum for Russia to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, coupled with a NATO-backed military aid plan for Kyiv. Trump warned of imposing tariffs on Russia’s trading partners if no deal is reached, as the conflict continues without resolution.
A fierce war of words has erupted between the United States and Russia after former US President Donald Trump threatened to impose "secondary tariffs" of up to 100% if Moscow does not end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. Trump, speaking at a White House press event, warned that he was "very...
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Russia is struggling to find soldiers, and is now taking a page from the US military with a recruitment bonus nearly on par in the ongoing war with Ukraine.