5 Reasons Trump’s “Severe Consequences” Warning Might Fail5 Reasons Trump’s “Severe Consequences” Warning Might Fail KHUSHI KUMARIImage Source: Google ImagesTrump has threatened major Consequences if Putin doesn’t pursue a Ukraine ceasefire—but critics say the warning may be more noise than action The Alaska meeting is officially labeled as a “listening” or “feel-out” session, with no expectation of concrete outcomes Trump’s prior deadlines and promises have sailed by unmet—his 50-day ultimatum morphed into 10 days, and then passed with no Russia sanctions Despite talk of tariffs and tough consequences, no new measures have targeted Russia; instead, the U.S. slapped tariffs on India over Russian oilTrump is already planning a “second meeting”—suggesting this first summit in Anchorage isn’t the grand finale Trump’s warning seems aimed at satisfying allies, not Russia—meant more as a message to Zelenskyy and European leadersPutin is believed to be using the meeting for strategic gains—Russia gains territory on the ground, while Trump seeks optics Ex-Amb. John Bolton criticized Trump’s approach, calling it "confusing"—tariffs on India didn’t affect Russia, and Russia feels unhurt The Alaska meeting is just Round 1. Watch for actual policy moves: sanctions, Ukraine’s involvement, and whether a real ceasefire materializes