Overview

• President Trump cut his initial 50-day deadline to just 10-12 days starting July 28, citing a lack of progress from Russia.
• He warned of new sanctions, including secondary measures on Russia’s trading partners, if Moscow fails to agree to a ceasefire by early August.
• As of July 29, Russia has not formally replied to the ultimatum, leaving diplomatic talks in Istanbul frozen since July 23.
• Major Russian drone, rocket, and missile strikes continue to hit Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
• Ukraine’s presidential office praised Trump’s firm stance, and Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev warned that ultimatums risk escalating tensions toward war.