Robert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with Ukraine

There's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum.  Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce secondary tariffs of 100%.  He's also confirmed plans to sell billions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine, through NATO.  International relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan Vladimir Putin will likely use the time to stall.  He says he'll hang in there and hope the Europeans become demoralised and Trump changes his mind again.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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