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Russian official calls Trump's ceasefire deadline 'a threat'

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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev posted on social media that President Trump's deadline push for a ceasefire with Ukraine is "a threat and a step towards war."

Breakdown
  • Trump shortens Russia's deadline for a Ukraine peace deal to 10-12 days. 16s
  • Trump plans a formal announcement to warn Moscow about the new deadline. 1m 5s
  • Trump cites frustration over lack of progress in ending the Ukraine conflict. 1m 14s
  • Former Russian President Medvedev calls Trump's ultimatum a threat and a step towards war. 1m 33s
  • Putin has not responded to the new deadline but previously dismissed similar threats. 1m 47s
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