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Medvedev Shrugs Off Trump's 'Theatrical Ultimatum'
RUSSIA, JUL 15 – Russia dismisses U.S. threats of 100% tariffs and secondary sanctions on export buyers as a "theatrical ultimatum," with China and India as major purchasers of Russian oil.
- On July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed plans to provide additional military aid to Ukraine and warned of imposing 100% secondary tariffs on nations purchasing Russian exports if no peace agreement is reached within 50 days.
- Trump's ultimatum followed continued Russian military advances in Ukraine and Moscow's rejection of ceasefire talks without detailed peace terms, with Putin insisting peace must come on his terms.
- Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Ryabkov, dismissed Trump's threat as a 'theatrical ultimatum' and stated ultimatums are unacceptable, while Kremlin spokesman Peskov called Trump's statements serious but awaited further analysis.
- A group of eighty-five U.S. senators has backed legislation granting Trump the power to levy tariffs of up to 500% on nations that support Russia, with key Russian oil purchasers including China, India, and Turkey, as Russia maintains its position as the world's second-largest oil exporter.
- The situation indicates intensifying economic pressure by the U.S. on Russia while Russia maintains its military stance and readiness for peace talks only on favorable terms, suggesting continued geopolitical tension ahead.
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