
As Moscow's daily battlefield losses continue to pile at a dramatic rate, Russian President Vladimir Putin signals no shift in his stance on a ceasefire with Ukraine, despite elevated threats from the U.S. President Donald Trump to reach a deal.
Trump has ramped up pressure on Putin to reach a deal with Ukraine, threatening Moscow, and partnering countries India and China, with major sanctions if a ceasefire is not reached by August 8. Allies of the Russian president have pushed back against Trump's threats, warning that the US is moving closer to war with Russia by issuing "ultimatums."