Medvedev Warns of Trump's 'Ultimatum Game'

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's approach towards Russia, describing it as 'the ultimatum game', warning it may escalate tensions to war levels. Trump had expressed disappointment in Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, shortening the peace deadline drastically.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has issued a stark warning regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's diplomatic tactics towards Russia. Posting on platform X, Medvedev labeled Trump's strategy as 'the ultimatum game', cautioning that such a stance could precipitate war involving the United States.

Medvedev explicitly stated that Trump's ultimatums represented not just threats but steps leading potentially towards conflict. He emphasized that the focus shouldn't solely be on the Russian-Ukrainian dynamics but on the risks Trump's approach poses to U.S.'s own security.

Meanwhile, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not ending the Ukraine conflict, announcing a dramatic shortening of the time frame for a peace agreement from 50 days to a mere 10 to 12 days.

(With inputs from agencies.)