Zelensky thanks Trump for 'productive' talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
Published: 8/5/2025

Ukraine's Zelensky thanked Trump for 'productive' talks on Russian strikes and sanctions ahead of a ceasefire deadline. The focus is on potential sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire deal is not reached. Trump aims to pressure Russia through tariffs, targeting countries like India that buy Russian oil, to curb the revenue that fuels the war in Ukraine. Putin, however, remains cautious, expressing skepticism about swift, long-term peace deals with Ukraine despite ongoing talks.