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This ultimatum follows a series of previous deadlines that have passed without a resolution to the conflict. As of late August 2025, President Trump has issued a new two-week deadline for Russia to show progress toward peace with Ukraine.
The new deadline and its context
Announcement: The two-week timeframe was announced on Friday, August 22, 2025, following a week of inconclusive diplomatic efforts.
Follows Alaska summit: The new deadline was set a week after a high-stakes summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. That meeting, on August 15, ended without a ceasefire agreement.
Threat of action: Trump warned that if a ceasefire or significant progress is not achieved, "massive sanctions or massive tariffs, or both" could be imposed.
Potential inaction: Trump also stated that he might do nothing, saying, "Or I'll do nothing and say, 'This is your fight'".
History of Trump's deadlinesThe two-week timeline is the latest in a series of deadlines issued by Trump regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.July 2025: Russia was given 50 days to end the war, later shortening that deadline to "10 or 12 days" due to what was called a lack of progress.
August 2025: An August 8 deadline for potential new sanctions passed, with Trump instead arranging the summit with Putin.
Pattern of delays: These repeated deadlines, and subsequent postponements, have led some analysts and observers to express skepticism about their impact.
Outcomes of previous deadlinesNo ceasefire: No ceasefire agreement has been reached despite Trump's ultimatums. After the Alaska summit, Putin's forces reportedly continued their offensive in Ukraine.
Limited sanctions: No new, severe penalties were imposed following the previous deadlines, although new sanctions were threatened.
Russia's gains: Russia's summer offensive has continued to gain ground on the battlefield, strengthening its position in negotiations.
Territorial disputes: A core disagreement remains over the status of Russian-occupied territories, with Moscow seeking to solidify its claims and Kyiv unwilling to cede land.
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