Tianjin: Russia on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's 50-day ultimatum to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire, dismissing the threat of "severe tariffs" as unacceptable. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow favors a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and is ready to negotiate.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Ryabkov stated, "However, if this is not met with a proper response, if we cannot reach our set goals through diplomacy, then the special military operation will go on." He reiterated that Moscow's position is unshakable, urging Washington and NATO to take the matter seriously.

Trump, on the same day, denied previous accusations that he encouraged Kiev to target Russian territory, clarifying that he is not taking sides in the conflict. He advised Ukraine against targeting Moscow with long-range weapons. Just a day prior, Trump announced at the Oval Office the U.S.'s intention to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, adding a threat of "severe tariffs" on Russia if a ceasefire is not achieved in the stipulated 50 days. He mentioned that some of the first Patriot missile systems could reach Ukraine "within days."

The Russian Foreign Ministry criticized the delivery of weapons, interpreting it as evidence that NATO countries are not genuinely interested in peace. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick elucidated that Trump's mention of 100 percent secondary tariffs implied "economic sanctions."

Meanwhile, Ukraine's parliament, on Tuesday, voted to extend the country's wartime status and military mobilization for an additional 90 days, until November 5. Lawmakers also sanctioned a temporary withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines.