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TexasTowelie

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Thu Jul 31, 2025, 04:57 PM Jul 31

Is Putin playing for time? What will Washington do if Trump's ultimatum is ignored? - UATV English [View all]



The Kremlin has no plans to end the war, on the contrary, Moscow wants to drag out the conflict to bargain for favorable conditions on the battlefield. ISW analysts point out: Putin is not ready to compromise, even after Trump's harsh statements about the ten-day ultimatum.
How is Washington responding to this? What signals are already coming from the White House? And should we expect a tough response if Russia continues to ignore US demands? Let's analyze the details and experts' predictions.
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