‘Work On America, Gramps’: Putin’s Ally To Senator Graham On Trump's Ukraine Truce Deadline

Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 19:54 IST

The fiery digital exchange came just hours after President Trump publicly reiterated his push for a ceasefire agreement.

President Trump shortened the original 50-day deadline he had given Russia, announcing a revised ultimatum | AP Image

US Senator Lindsey Graham engaged in a sharp exchange with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, on Monday, July 28. The heated interaction took place on X (formerly Twitter), following a stern ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump, who warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to either strike a peace deal with Ukraine or face additional sanctions from Washington.

Medvedev responded critically to Trump’s ultimatum in a post, suggesting that the American president should stop playing what he called an “ultimatum game." He warned that Trump must understand Russia is neither Israel nor Iran, an apparent reference to Trump’s recent intervention in the Middle East, which led to a temporary ceasefire between those two nations. Medvedev cautioned, “Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war, not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country."

Senator Graham quickly countered the statement, issuing a firm warning of his own. “To those in Russia who believe that President Trump is not serious about ending the bloodbath between Russia and Ukraine, you and your customers will soon be sadly mistaken," he wrote. He also brought attention to the political shift in the US leadership, adding, “You will also soon see that Joe Biden is no longer president. Get to the peace table."

Medvedev was dismissive in his reply to the senator, stating, “It’s not for you or Trump to dictate when to ‘get at the peace table.’ Negotiations will end when all the objectives of our military operation have been achieved." Taking a personal jab at Graham, he concluded with, “Work on America first, gramps!"

The fiery digital exchange came just hours after President Trump publicly reiterated his push for a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Since returning to the presidency for a second term, Trump has emphasised on resolving the prolonged conflict between the neighbouring countries, which has continued through drone attacks and escalating military strikes.

During a recent visit to Scotland, President Trump shortened the original 50-day deadline he had given Russia, announcing a revised ultimatum. He warned that if Moscow fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine within the next 10 to 12 days, it could face an intensified round of sanctions from the White House.

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