Ukrainians, not impressed by Trump’s 50-day ultimat

The Ukrainians were tired, descending with the emotional storm and physical fee of a sleepless night in connection with the air raid, explosions and screeching sounds of drone attacks. “It was a long night,” is the usual remark that you will hear in Kiev.

Thus, US President Donald Trump’s decision to give Russia 50 days to agree to ceasefire or face “very heavy tariffs … about 100%” has not dropped.

One of Ukraine’s most famous politicians, Kiev’s mayor welcomed Klitska, asked, “Why such a delay?” Talking on German television. He said that Russian attacks became “more intense”, and more people could be killed during this 50-day period.

President Floodimir Zelensky talked to Trump after the president said the “top of the weapon” would be sent from the US through NATO partners in Europe and thanked him for “ready to support Ukraine.” When it is implemented, “secondary tariffs” came to countries buying Russian oil exports.

But the deputy of the Ukrainian leader Rudik says that Trump’s announcement was “Bittersweet”, as it gave Putin for another 50 days to continue the deadly bombing and maintain its offensive on the front line.

“It is very difficult and very person for us because we do not know whether some of us will survive for 50 days,” she said to the BBC.

Last month, more than 230 civilians were killed in Ukraine, and many other wounded, according to the UN Human Rights monitors, the largest number in the three years when Russia has unleashed the record numbers of drones and missile attacks.

Among the weapons sent to Ukraine are air defense batteries to help protect the cities from the attack.

“(There) there was no fact that Russia wants to stop the war. Ukraine is ready for unconditional ceasefire, we did everything on the book,” Rudik added.

Kremlin’s press -secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Trump’s announcement was “very serious” and warned that Kiev considered such decisions “not as a signal for peace, but as a signal to continue the war.”

There was little belief in Trump’s promise on the streets of Kiev.

Residents Yulia and Alice stated that they both worried about his relationship with the Kremlin.

“I do not believe that this is a real help for Ukraine … It’s all about his ego,” Julia BBC said. “I believe that these four years (Trump’s presidency) will be very tough for Ukraine.”

“Everything that has happened in the last six months has just proved that nothing would change, despite what Trump is doing or does not say,” Alice added.

Nina, who also lives in Kiev, was more optimistic that additional US weapons sent by the United States and paid by NATO member states in Europe could “accelerate the end of the war.”

It may end earlier if Russia did not help allies like North Korea and China, she said.

Artem, whose father serves in the Ukrainian army, “hoped for the best.”

“People say a lot, let’s see how it happens. I hope everything will be the way we want. And we want peace because the war in Ukraine will end and for all the guys to return alive,” he said.

Walking on the wall surrounding the monastery of St. Michael in Kiev, photos of the dead – some were taken before the war, which was attended by men and women posing with family and pets.

When Trump talks about bringing new tariffs to Russia, the war continues – with these images a reminder of soldiers who will never come home.