Overview

• Trump’s new 10–12 day ultimatum replaces the 50-day deadline he set on July 14, effective immediately.
• He plans to impose secondary tariffs on Russia and its trading partners if no agreement is reached.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Moscow has “taken note” of the ultimatum while its military operation continues.
• Andrí Yermak, head of Ukraine’s presidential office, praised the firm message as a clear demonstration of peace through strength.
• Istanbul negotiations have yielded no progress since July 23 and Russia continues rocket and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.