US President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of sanctions and tariffs unless a deal to end the Ukraine war is made immediately, praising Russia’s WWII contributions but emphasizing the need for peace. Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed Russia demanded his resignation, offering pro-Russian Viktor Medvedchuk as his replacement, with demands including recognizing Russian authorities in Donbas, limiting Ukraine’s army, and adopting Russian as an official language. Zelensky described this as an ultimatum, not negotiation, reflecting failed 2022 peace talks.
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