How did Russia react to Trump's ultimatum?

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Russia flatly rejected Trump's ultimatum for a Ukraine ceasefire, with officials saying they would cope with any new sanctions and warning that tariffs could slow peace talks. Russian state media and politicians criticized Trump, portraying his threats as ineffective and accusing him of fueling the conflict.

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Russia rejects Trump's ultimatum for ceasefire in Ukraine

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Russia rejects Trump's ultimatum for ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia will cope with any new sanctions and questioned Trump's motives for the ultimatum.

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Russia rejects Trump's ultimatum for ceasefire in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that new tariffs would slow peace negotiations and be seen as prolonging the conflict.

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Russia reacts to Trump’s Ukraine U-turn

Russian state media said Trump's threat of tariffs and sanctions seemed more like a green light than a deterrent to Moscow.

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Russia reacts to Trump’s Ukraine U-turn

Russian commentators and politicians now accuse Trump of fueling the conflict and deceiving Ukraine, marking a shift from earlier hopes he would be a peacemaker.

How did Russia react to Trump's ultimatum?

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