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Trump wants deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

A view shows the site of an apartment building hit by Russian missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the city of Kramatorsk, Ukraine July 31, 2025. (Reuters)

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Updated 31 July 2025

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July 31, 2025 14:45

Trump wants deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

Updated 31 July 2025

Reuters

July 31, 2025 14:45

UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.
“Both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace. It is time to make a deal. President Trump has made clear this must be done by August 8. The United States is prepared to implement additional measures to secure peace,” senior US diplomat John Kelley told the 15-member council.

Topics: Russia-Ukraine Conflict US US President Donald Trump

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MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that there ‌was ‌no ‌reason ⁠to be ‌excited about US President Donald Trump’s pressure ⁠on ‌Europe and ‍Ukraine ‍as there ‍was still a long way to go in talks ⁠on peace in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday.