Axios: US, Ukraine, and NATO allies rush to high-stakes UK meeting to forge united stance before Trump meets Putin
Diplomats are scrambling to close gaps and prevent any deal that could lock in Russian territorial gains.
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ISW: Give up your fortress belt shield, take nothing in return—Putin’s ceasefire pitch to Ukraine
ISW says Russia lacks the means to capture the fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast, so it wants Ukraine to abandon it.
Trump’s Russia deadline expires without sanctions — now he’s flying Putin to Alaska for “peace” talks
The president has dropped pressure on Moscow in favor of a summit featuring Ukraine's territorial swap proposals.
ISW: Ahead of Trump’s 8 August deadline, Russian propagandists fuel White House division to avoid sanctions
Meanwhile, Russian officials still claim economic strength despite falling oil revenues and slowing household consumption.
Trump’s ceasefire clock is ticking — and his envoy, who’s met Putin more than any American, just landed in Moscow
Two days before Trump’s ceasefire deadline, Steve Witkoff is back in Moscow for round five with Putin.
Trump’s special envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow as 8 August ceasefire deadline looms
As Trump's 8 Aug. Ukraine ceasefire deadline approaches, the US Middle East envoy will meet with Russian officials who requested the talks amid threats of sanctions and 100% tariffs
The Hill: US senators chose a break, leaving Russia sanctions power in Trump’s hands
Lawmakers walked away from a sweeping sanctions bill, leaving Trump to decide how to confront Moscow this month.
Trump promises new sanctions on Russia, Witkoff heads to Moscow as Senate readies a massive bill
The envoy will return to Moscow while senators prepare a sweeping package.
“We took Trump’s ultimatum into account,” says Kremlin—but Russia still has no plans to stop war
Despite a new 10-day deadline from the US, Kremlin directly insists Moscow will continue its aggression in Ukraine.
Trump cuts Putin ceasefire deadline from 50 days to under two weeks
Meeting UK PM Keir Starmer in Scotland, the US President warned Russia there will be no more delays.
Russia doesn’t want peace, says Zelenskyy after Moscow ruins iconic Odesa market, despite peace proposition in Turkiye
The historic Pryvoz, once alive with jokes and bargaining, is torn by Russian drones, as Putin answers diplomacy with terror.
ISW: No real peace talks with Putin unless West helps Ukraine crush Russia
A major shift in battlefield momentum is the only lever that could move the Kremlin
ISW: Moscow rolls out recycled lies and nuclear bluster to split NATO and halt US aid for Ukraine
The Kremlin also demands Kyiv be pushed into talks, casting Moscow as the would-be peacemaker.
UK is ready for Ukraine peacekeeping mission—if there’s ever peace to keep
British troops would help enforce an agreement that remains out of reach.
NYT: Putin believes Ukraine’s collapse is near — and he’s acting like it
Despite Trump’s frustration, Kremlin insiders say Putin sees no reason to stop his full-scale invasion.
Trump admits “no progress” after sixth call with Putin on Ukraine
Trump’s verdict on his sixth call with Putin? “Not happy … no progress at all.” Russia, he says, still “won’t back down” on Ukraine.
Pentagon and State Dept defend Ukraine arms pause as “America-first agenda”
The Trump administration claims it's not abandoning Ukraine, but allegedly prioritizing US military readiness.
Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns
Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
FT opinion: Russia may last a year. Ukraine risks collapse within half a year without urgent aid
Russia has the manpower edge to outlast Ukraine, FT warns.
“West keeps trying to bury Russia, but they will die themselves soon,” says Putin in new speech
While offering peace talks, the Kremlin leader lashes out at the West.