Edition No192 | 17-07-2025 - What has been the reaction to Trump’s ultimatum of military backing and sanctions increases after 50 days? We break down Western and Ukrainian responses, but crucially also the reaction from Russian leaders and propagandists. Without giving too much away, the Russian reaction can be summarized as “so what”. It seems they have heard all these threats before, from stopping the war in 24 hours, to two weeks, two weeks, two weeks, two weeks. And now it’s 50 days; I don’t think they take the threat seriously. They still believe Trump is largely acting in their interests. Are they delusional to think so? Will this hubris and endless aggression eventually lead to the collapse of Russia? Let’s unpack all this in today’s episode – and Russians’ attitude to the war, “Why Stop…”.----------DESCRIPTION:Analyzing Trump's 50-Day Ultimatum to Russia: Impacts and ReactionsIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we delve into the global reactions to Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Russia, promising military backing and increased sanctions. We explore the dismissive reaction from Russian leaders, responses from Western and Ukrainian politicians, and the skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of the ultimatum. The discussion covers potential outcomes, including increased Russian aggression, the impact on the Ukrainian conflict, and the broader implications for international relations. We also highlight calls for immediate action and a unified Western policy to counter Russia’s ongoing military strategies in Ukraine.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: The Provocative Question00:31 Trump's Ultimatum and Reactions01:57 Western and Ukrainian Responses02:33 Russian Dismissal and Propaganda05:26 European Disarray and Sanctions Debate06:23 Military Aid and Strategic Implications08:06 Russia's Summer Offensive11:39 Conclusion: The Need for Unified Action----------LINKS: https://x.com/JuliaDavisNews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3072ezle7yo https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/16/politics/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-strategy-shift-analysis https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-trump-ukraine-war-ceasefire-ultimatum-sanctions-unacceptable/ https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-trump-zelenskyy-eb878d323d03656d9496d927ebb9e1c4 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/14/trump-gives-russia-50-days-to-resolve-ukraine-war-a89813 https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4015860-latvian-fm-urges-trump-to-impose-russia-sanctions-now-not-wait-50-days.html https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-trump-to-announce-ukraine-weapons-plan-as-un-chief-visits-washington-12541713 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-50-day-peace-deal-sanctions-b2789842.html https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/15/europe/putin-window-ukraine-war-trump-analysis-intl-hnk https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-50-day-deadline-russia/https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/16/trump-sanctions-braze-latvia-00459093https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-medvedev-says-preemptive-strikes-against-west-could-be-needed-tass-2025-07-17/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/17/ukraine-war-briefing-weapons-will-be-europes-support-to-ukraine-not-trumps-kallas-suggestshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trump-can-end-ukraine-war-with-secondary-sanctions-says-zelensky-aide-fcn7b8x2s ----------