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In a bold move, President Donald Trump announced new US arms shipments to Ukraine, funded by European governments, along with potential tariffs targeting Russia’s economy. Surprisingly, the Moscow stock exchange reacted by rising 2.7%, as Russia had feared even tougher sanctions. While Trump's announcement signifies a sterner stance, it appears less severe than anticipated.

 

Back in Moscow, there was palpable relief that the secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners would only take effect in 50 days. This delay affords Russia time to devise counterstrategies and further postpone sanctions, easing immediate concerns. The Moskovsky Komsomolets had cautioned that a fresh confrontation over Ukraine was inevitable, but the initial shock has been somewhat softened.

 

Nonetheless, Trump's actions highlight his growing impatience with Vladimir Putin's reluctance to broker peace. Arriving at the White House in January, Trump prioritised ending the Ukraine conflict as a foreign policy goal. Moscow’s reactions have been tepid, often welcoming ceasefire proposals while demanding an end to Western military support for Kyiv.

 

Russia maintains it wants peace, but on its terms, placing blame for the conflict on external threats from Kyiv and the West. Yet, it was Moscow that initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sparking Europe’s largest land war since World War Two. Despite Moscow's insistence on peace, its approach has stalled further US sanctions while continuing wartime activities.

 

Trump's administration, seeking better relations with Russia, leaned towards diplomacy over sanctions. Yet critics argued Russia’s hesitance was a ploy to gain time. Trump, however, believed he could coax Putin into an agreement. The Russian president, confident in his battlefield position, remains adamant about stopping Western arms to Ukraine—something Trump has made clear will not cease.

 

The relationship between Trump and Putin is evidently strained. While Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin, Russia too harboured frustrations. The Moskovsky Komsomolets remarked, “[Trump] clearly has delusions of grandeur. And a very big mouth.”

 

President Trump remains committed to supporting Ukraine through military supplies, as confirmed by Zelensky. The renewed focus on arms may shift the balance in ongoing negotiations, offering little comfort to Moscow as they navigate these challenging diplomatic waters.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Agnecies 2025-07-16

 

 

1 minute ago, webfact said:

Russia maintains it wants peace, but on its terms, placing blame for the conflict on external threats from Kyiv and the West. Yet, it was Moscow that initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sparking Europe’s largest land war since World War Two. Despite Moscow's insistence on peace, its approach has stalled further US sanctions while continuing wartime activities.

 

Putin's terms are unacceptable.   

What a wuss Trump is. What's with the 50 more days of killing before TACO again.

1 hour ago, gargamon said:

What a wuss Trump is. What's with the 50 more days of killing before TACO again.

Exactly.

Nobody takes him seriously.

Two weeks. 50 days. 

What difference does it make in TACO MAGA world?

If genocidal dictator Putin sends him a greeting card, it'll be an excuse to help his Moscow buddy yet again.

He hasn't pivoted. Don't be fooled.

 

 

10 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Nobody takes him seriously.

Transgenders and illegal immigrants do

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Transgenders and illegal immigrants do

Yes, powerless minorities, that’s who Trump flexes his sarcopenia addled muscles on.

Putin knows, the barking dog never bites! 🙂

7 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Transgenders and illegal immigrants do

Yes, what a hero he's been standing up to the mighty transgender army!

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

Yes, what a hero he's been standing up to the mighty transgender army!

Well they are politically authoritarian, mentally unstable, Criminal and have weapons although I admit they are a bit cowardly

When nobody buys Russian oil, then the war economy will collapse. I think that Putin will be assassinated then.

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

When nobody buys Russian oil, then the war economy will collapse. I think that Putin will be assassinated then.

Crossing all fingers and toes.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Well they are politically authoritarian, mentally unstable, Criminal and have weapons although I admit they are a bit cowardly

So not exactly a great victory, although for a draft dodging treasonous coward I guess you take every victory you can get, am I right?

Melania figured him out first. Just stay away from him. Will he make it to his first anniversary?

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

So not exactly a great victory, although for a draft dodging treasonous coward I guess you take every victory you can get, am I right?

Well it is sort of unfair to beat on a bunch of crying fake girls who screech and run away (unless they can ambush someone "from behind") but the youth of America deserve not to be groomed and later mutilated over a fantasy. How about you? Do you support the law in Tennesee prohibiting child genital mutilation?

5 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

Will he make it to his first anniversary?

Yep. Then 8 years of Vance, 8 years of Rubio, 8 years of DeSantis, then Byron Donald, Anna Luna, etc.

44 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Well it is sort of unfair to beat on a bunch of crying fake girls who screech and run away (unless they can ambush someone "from behind") but the youth of America deserve not to be groomed and later mutilated over a fantasy. How about you? Do you support the law in Tennesee prohibiting child genital mutilation?

...."from behind"....  

Oh, LOLLOLLOL! There's nothing I like more than subtle and intelligent humor!

 

"Do you support the law in Tennesee prohibiting child genital mutilation?"

OK, here we go. Fellow non-MAGA posters, brace yourselves for Yagoda's next trolling question.

7 hours ago, BLMFem said:

"Do you support the law in Tennesee prohibiting child genital mutilation?"

OK, here we go. Fellow non-MAGA posters, brace yourselves for Yagoda's next trolling question.

Translation is obvious. I win again.

18 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Yes, powerless minorities, that’s who Trump flexes his sarcopenia addled muscles on.

You support criminals obviously. How about genital mutilation?

11 hours ago, Yagoda said:

You support criminals obviously. How about genital mutilation?

Why do you support a convicted criminal?

4 hours ago, BLMFem said:

Why do you support a convicted criminal?

Hes rehabilitated, like the thousand drug dealers and criminals Joe Biden gave clemency too.

 

 

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Hes rehabilitated, like the thousand drug dealers and criminals Joe Biden gave clemency too.

 

 

No, he isn't, He is a convicted criminal that has so far gotten away with far more serious crimes than he's convicted of. Very much like Al Capone.

Let;s see what comes of the Epstein mess, a mess he helped create. Hopefully he'll face more appropriate music this time, like really heavy metal.

 

PS. I thought of writing "death metal" but quickly realized the ensuing pearl clutching would have reached unbearable levels.

9 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

I thought of writing "death metal" but quickly realized the ensuing pearl clutching would have reached unbearable levels.

How cowardly.

 

10 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

No, he isn't,

I guess neither were the ones that Joe Biden unleashed on the USA.

 

 

On 7/16/2025 at 6:18 AM, Yagoda said:

Transgenders and illegal immigrants do

You take him seriously ,so you are a what? One of the above according to your own response.

 

 

45 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Hes rehabilitated, like the thousand drug dealers and criminals Joe Biden gave clemency too.

 

 

Do you mean like the jan 6 heroes?

Oops no no that was your dear leader.

6 minutes ago, jvs said:

Do you mean like the jan 6 heroes?

Yep, all except the one gunned down in cold blood

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

How cowardly.

No, just a bit tired of you screaming, sobbing clutchers. 

37 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Yep, all except the one gunned down in cold blood

The police officer did his job, his duty, but the traitor supporting US haters go after him rather than the insurrectionists. You should have your citizenships revoked the lot of you.

55 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

The police officer did his job, his duty, but the traitor supporting US haters go after him rather than the insurrectionists. You should have your citizenships revoked the lot of you.

So did Blokhin.

 

You seem to be a bit strident, life getting to you, Fem?

16 hours ago, Yagoda said:

So did Blokhin.

 

You seem to be a bit strident, life getting to you, Fem?

Not at all. Thoroughly enjoying the MAGA meltdown unfolding before our eyes. It couldn't happen to a better group of people.

5 hours ago, BLMFem said:

Not at all. Thoroughly enjoying the MAGA meltdown unfolding before our eyes. It couldn't happen to a better group of people.

Yeah its really melting down here LOL