Russia Confident on Sanctions, Trump's Ukraine War Ultimatum Sparks Global Reactions

Russia's Stance on Sanctions and Trump's Ultimatum

• 🇷🇺 Russia views President Trump's 50-day ultimatum to end the Ukraine war with skepticism, having experienced previous shorter deadlines.
• 💡 Dmitry Peskov stated Russia wants to understand the basis of Trump's declaration, acknowledging the immense and "indecent" pressure from the EU and NATO.
• 💰 Russia is confident it will withstand the "unprecedented" number of sanctions, a conclusion supported by analyses from independent Western economists and politicians.

EU and China's Reactions to US Policy

• 🇪🇺 The EU urges the US to "share the burden" of arming Ukraine, suggesting that joint efforts could pressure Putin into serious negotiations.
• 🇨🇳 China condemns Trump's tariff threats as "coercion" and reiterates that dialogue and negotiation are the sole viable path to resolving the Ukraine crisis.
• 🚫 China firmly opposes all illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, asserting that threats and pressure do not solve problems.

Defector Granted Russian Passport

• 🇺🇸 A US defector, who has lived in Russia for 10 years and considers it his home and family, was granted a Russian passport in Donetsk.
• 🙏 The defector expressed extreme happiness and gratitude for this official recognition.