US sets August 8 deadline to resolve conflict in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump plans to resolve the conflict in Ukraine on August 8.
According to RIA Novosti, Reuters quoted the US Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations John Kelly as saying that President Donald Trump wants to reach a solution to the conflict in Ukraine on August 8.
“Both Russia and Ukraine must agree to a ceasefire and lasting peace. It is time to reach a deal. President Trump has made it clear that this should happen by August 8,” said John Kelly.
The politician noted that the US is ready to take additional measures to ensure peace.
On July 14, the US leader gave Moscow a 50-day ultimatum to sign a peace deal with Kiev, and later said he was reducing the deadline to 10-12 days.
In case of non-compliance, Mr. Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on imported goods from Russia, as well as secondary tariffs on countries buying oil, gas and other energy carriers from Russia. But later the US President himself admitted that he was uncertain about the effectiveness of the restrictions.
In a related development, US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming days.
“After Israel, Mr. Witkoff will be going to Russia, believe it or not,” President Trump told reporters at the White House on July 31.
The statement came as Washington demanded a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible.
