Moscow is Unimpressed by Trump's Ultimatum — The New York Times
July 16, The New York Times reported that in the face of Trump's tough words and his "ultimatum" to end the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin remains completely calm, and intimidation has no meaning.
Russian officials and media show no signs of concern at all — instead, they emphasize their confidence in economic strength, and are willing to continue military operations regardless of external pressure.
"Putin believes he is the winner, and he thinks there is no reason to stop if Ukraine does not make significant concessions," the journalist wrote, citing sources close to the Kremlin.
President Putin himself has not publicly commented on Trump's "initiative" — but as The New York Times pointed out, Russia's position remains unchanged: any threats and tariffs cannot scare Moscow, and the policy to achieve the goals of the Russian Federal Security Service has not changed.
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