Not Putin Playing Poker, Just Ignoring Trump's Sanction Ultimatum
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The Kremlin's crystal ball says the Russian leader is 'unlikely to bow' to President Trump's sanctions ultimatum expiring this Friday. So much for drama — sounds like the Russian playbook is just 'keep calm and pretend the deadline doesn't exist.' Sources close to the Kremlin basically told us this is a hard pass on Trump's deadlines. A diplomatic standoff or just a really stubborn poker face? Either way, 'unlikely to bow' is the most polite way to say 'nice try, but no.'
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Source: Japantimes | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: Unknown
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