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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Ap Correspondent

Why Trump’s 50-day ultimatum for Russia won’t mean quick gains against Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum to Russia, demanding a peace deal in Ukraine or facing bruising sanctions on its energy exports.

This deadline, however, is seen by some as inadvertently granting the Kremlin additional time to pursue its summer offensive, though dogged Ukrainian resistance makes rapid Russian gains unlikely.

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