Trump pressures Russia with military aid to Kyiv, '50-day war deadline'

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Russia, announcing major military aid for Ukraine and giving Moscow a deadline to reach a peace deal within 50 days, or face economic sanctions.

Our Park Kun-woo reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced large-scale military support to Ukraine ---worth billions of dollars ---via NATO members.

The announcement was made during a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House on Monday.

"They're going to deliver the weapons and they're going to pay for 100% of the weapons. We're going to be doing that with NATO and it's fully approved."

Top-of-the-line weapons, including Patriots, are reportedly set to be delivered immediately to the frontlines of the war.

Military support was also confirmed by the NATO leader.

"We will do whatever it takes for Ukraine to be as strong as possible when peace deals have taken place, or these negotiations will start to be the best possible place at that moment."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for such support.

"I am grateful to President Trump for his readiness to support the protection of our people's lives."

Along with the military aid, Trump also set a deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal in 50-days, or else face harsh economic consequences with "very severe tariffs."

The White House later clarified that it meant 100% tariffs on Russia and secondary sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil, like China and India.

However, not everyone is on board with the announcement.

Some, including Ukrainian independent MP Mariana Bezuhla, criticized Trump's announcement as an "empty game" unlikely to have any real impact on Russia.

And though the Kremlin has not issued an official response,

Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev said that much can change in 50 days, adding that Trump's remarks on Ukraine so far have amounted to "nothing."

Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.