Putin’s 50-Day Ultimatum: A Failed Gambit That Exposes Kremlin Weakness and Threatens Global Stability

President Vladimir Putin’s recent ultimatum demanding Ukraine accept a peace deal within 50 days under Kremlin terms reflects not strength, but desperation—a stark reminder of Russia’s ongoing military failures and the broader dangers this conflict poses to American national security.Can Russia Achieve Its Strategic Goals Amidst Ukrainian Resolve?Despite President Donald Trump’s firm stance threatening crippling sanctions on Russian energy exports if Moscow refuses peace, the Kremlin has exploited this window to press its summer offensive. Yet the reality on the ground paints a different picture: Russian forces remain bogged down by manpower shortages, dwindling ammunition, and determined Ukrainian defense. This...