Putin’s Defiance Tests Trump’s Tough Line: Will America Stand Firm or Falter?

As the clock ticks down on President Donald Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to cease its assault on Ukraine, one question looms large: will Washington’s tough posture force Putin to reconsider, or will global security suffer as a result of continued Russian defiance?When Will Washington's Tough Talk Translate Into Real Results?Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow amid high tensions and dwindling optimism. Despite escalating economic threats—including targeted sanctions not only on Russia but also secondary penalties against nations like China and India aiding Moscow’s war machine—Putin shows no inclination to bend. Russia’s persistent bombing of Ukrainian cities continues...