Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Putin rejected it, offering only to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.

Trump’s “final offer” included de jure U.S. recognition of Russian control in Crimea and de facto recognition of occupation in parts of four Ukrainian regions. Despite these concessions, Putin rejected the offer, insisting on Ukraine’s surrender.

Putin originally proposed a U.S.-brokered summit in Istanbul, with Zelenskyy signaling he was ready to attend. After Trump tweeted about the meeting, Putin failed to show—a deliberate snub that signaled he had no intention of negotiating on U.S. terms.

Putin told Trump that Russia “will not back down,” insisting that any negotiations address the “root causes” of the war—stripping Ukraine of full independence and closing the door to NATO. Trump, in turn, repeatedly suggested a deal was “close,” only to be rebuffed.

Trump gave Putin 50 days to end the war or face unspecified sanctions.

Trump cut the ultimatum to 10 days, expiring August 7–8. Putin ignored both ultimatums and escalated his drone and missile attacks on Kyiv.

Trump threatened secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, imposing a 25 percent tariff on India. The Kremlin shrugged it off.