President Donald Trump announced a new wave of weapons for Ukraine and set a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal or face harsh secondary sanctions aimed at countries still buying Russian oil.

The move marks a sharp turn from his earlier attempts at rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions about whether this ultimatum could bring an end to the war or risk escalating it further.

So what does this 50-day ultimatum really mean for the future of the war? Could it push Russia toward negotiations or risk provoking even greater escalation?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Markus Wagner, Professor of Law, University of Wollongong, to find out more.

President Donald Trump announced a new wave of weapons for Ukraine and set a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal or face harsh secondary sanctions aimed at countries still buying Russian oil.
The move marks a sharp turn from his earlier attempts at rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions about whether this ultimatum could bring an end to the war or risk escalating it further.
So what does this 50-day ultimatum really mean for the future of the war? Could it push Russia toward negotiations or risk provoking even greater escalation?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Markus Wagner, Professor of Law, University of Wollongong, to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.