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.
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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.
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.
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.
Trump’s ceasefire clock: 10 days for Putin to stop war in Ukraine, not 50 or face oil sanctions
Trump signals a turning point: no more patience for Putin’s war of attrition.
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
Ukraine says it will not conceal espionage despite ongoing dialogue after catching Chinese spies targeting missile secrets
Kyiv openly confirms arrests of Chinese nationals spying on Neptune missile technology.
Reuters says Trump activates drawdown powers for the first time to arm Ukraine
Sources told Reuters the $300 million aid, not yet finalized, may include medium-range guided rockets and air defense interceptors.
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.
WSJ: Trump blames Pentagon, not himself, for Ukraine weapons pause
Zelenskyy was told directly by Trump that he didn’t order the hold on arms shipments, which has now been lifted.
Trump flips on Ukraine weapons cutoff: “We have to help them”
The Pentagon confirmed the move within hours, saying it is to "ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves."
Kremlin tells Hungary: Act with us in Ukraine — for the “compatriots”
Russian FM Lavrov proposes “uniting efforts” over minorities — the same pretext used for full-scale invasion.
Forbes: Trump can’t stop the war with words — but he can with Russian money
Seizing sovereign Russian assets would turn the tables without firing a shot.
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.
Meloni urges Trump to show Iran-level determination for Ukraine ceasefire
Despite Trump’s push for a ceasefire, Moscow has shown zero interest in his agenda and continues escalating its attacks on Ukraine.
Bloomberg: How NATO leaders are trying to save Ukraine — by flattering Trump
NATO leaders must endure humiliation if it buys more time for Zelenskyy’s defense, the Bloomberg columnist says.
Inside occupied Crimea: torture, disappearances, and total suppression of dissent
A Freedom House report sheds light on systematic abuses in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.