Bild predicted the absence of a US reaction in the event of Russia's rejection of Trump's demands

If Russia ignores the demands of US President Donald Trump, it will not lead to any consequences. This was reported on August 2 by the German newspaper Bild.

"If the Russians remain silent, nothing much will happen," military expert Thomas Tyner said.

Q&A: Why is Witkoff going to Russia

The Special Envoy arrives on the eve of Trump's deadline for a settlement with Ukraine

On July 14, Trump announced his intention to impose 100% secondary duties on Russia if a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days. The president also added that he was "very dissatisfied with the Russian position" on the Ukrainian issue.

Later, on July 21, American Congressman Don Bacon shared that Trump could have changed his rhetoric regarding the conflict in Ukraine because of his wife Melania.

Alexey Chepa, chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, said on August 1, commenting on Trump's demands, that it was impossible to speak the language of blackmail with Russia. According to the parliamentarian, Ukraine is doing everything possible and impossible to ensure that this peace agreement does not exist.

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