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A critical backdrop to these discussions is President Trump's recent imposition of a hard deadline for reaching a peace agreement—set for tomorrow. This deadline underscores the urgency surrounding the conflict and adds pressure on all parties to make significant progress in negotiations.
Despite the potential for a dramatic summit, the White House has emphasized that certain economic measures will still be enforced. Specifically, secondary tariffs on key Russian trading partners are scheduled to be levied Friday, as previously announced. These tariffs aim to exert economic pressure on Russia, building leverage for diplomatic negotiations.