Overview

• President Donald Trump warned the U.S. is ready to impose a “very tough” new round of tariffs on Russia if it rejects a deal to end the war and pressed European countries to join such measures.
• After talks in New York, Ursula von der Leyen said she and Trump agreed on the need to quickly cut Russia’s fossil‑fuel revenues, with the EU highlighting an LNG import ban and sanctions on refiners and traders in its 19th package.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump held a lengthy bilateral covering diplomacy, the PURL support mechanism and the return of Ukrainian children, with Zelenskyy saying Trump is well informed and could help drive a path to peace.
• Ukraine, the EU and 36 other states issued a joint call for Russia to stop killings and begin meaningful negotiations, as UN chief António Guterres demanded an immediate halt to strikes on civilians and a comprehensive ceasefire.
• Ukraine’s commander‑in‑chief told U.S. Army leadership that air defense and long‑range strike systems remain the priority, noting planned PURL deliveries in September–October alongside needs for electronic warfare and munitions.