Morning Briefing: Trump's Deadline on Russia and Ukraine Nears
Jakub Krupa
"The Russians intend to prolong the conflict. The only way to end it is by forceful measures," said Andriy Yermak, the top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following another night of Russian strikes.
A missile hitting a Ukrainian training facility resulted in three fatalities and 18 injuries, marking another in a series of recent attacks on such locations.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated last night that he would allow Russia a ten-day window to halt hostilities—until August 8—or face severe economic penalties.
Returning to the U.S. from Scotland, he emphasized that time was running out. With his remarks made yesterday, the countdown stands at nine days.
The pivotal issue now is how Trump will respond once the deadline passes, a concern underscored by Yermak’s remarks. Similar appeals are expected from European leaders as they reinforce Ukraine’s call for decisive steps.
Meanwhile, seismic activity in Russia’s far east triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. Updates on the situation continue elsewhere.
This live briefing will also cover discussions between the French government and industries impacted by the latest EU-U.S. agreement, ongoing wildfires in Portugal, and other developments.
All major updates from Europe will be provided here.
It is Wednesday, July 30, 2025. I’m Jakub Krupa with Europe Live.
Good morning.
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