Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin has ‘10 or 12 days’ to reach a ceasefire deal
Zelensky praises Trump for 'clear stance' in shortened deadline for RussiaVolodymyr Zelensky has praised Donald Trump for his "expressed determination" in calling for a shortened deadline in making progress for an end to Russia's war with Ukraine."Clear stance and expressed determination by @POTUS – right on time, when a lot can change through strength for real peace," Zelensky wrote on X."I thank President Trump for his focus on saving lives and stopping this horrible war."In his nightly video address, Zelensky again praised Trump's "particularly significant" statement in the light of Russia's "constant attempts to inflict pain on Ukraine" through air strikes on its cities.Ukraine, he said, saw the imposition of tough sanctions on Russia as a "key element" in ending the war."Russia pays attention to sanctions, pays attention to such losses," he said. "Ukraine is ready to work productively with the United States, to work with President Trump to end this war with dignity and a secure, lasting peace."Jabed Ahmed28 July 2025 22:19Russian stocks fall after Trump shortens Ukraine ceasefire deadlineRussia's main MOEX stock index recorded intraday losses of around 1.2 percent on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was reducing a 50-day deadline he gave Russia to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine.The index was down 0.8 percent from yesterday's close as of 1219 GMT, MOEX data showed.Russia's Foreign Ministry has said that the "language of ultimatums, blackmail, and threats" is unacceptable to Moscow and that it views the threat of new sanctions as mundane.Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 22:00Deepfake threats escalate security challenges in Ukraine conflictSteffie Banatvala28 July 2025 21:30In pictures: Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in KyivAftermath of Russian drone attack in Kyiv apartment (REUTERS)(REUTERS)Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 21:00How Ukraine defended a strategic city for months• Russia pushes toward the frontline city of Pokrovsk, some troops entered the city last week• Advance was slowed for months by Ukrainian minefields, drones and defensive barriers• Russia adapted with fibre-optic drones, but has suffered high casualties• Ill-trained Russian soldiers, some injured, deployed to Pokrovsk, relatives of Russian soldiers saySteffie Banatvala28 July 2025 20:30Trump says he’ll start clock on new Ukraine ceasefire deadline ‘tonight or tomorrow’Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 20:00In pictures: Czech AI-powered drones reshape battlefield tactics in UkraineThe drones can navigate and strike targets autonomously, resisting electronic jamming and eliminating the need for remote operators.A worker prepares to test an AI-guided drone at an airport in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic (REUTERS)The parts of AI-guided drones are seen at the Czech company producing combat drones in eastern Bohemia (REUTERS)Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 19:30Re-capped: Trump’s new 10–12 day ultimatum on RussiaThe US has shortened its deadline for Russia to show progress in ending the war in Ukraine from 50 days to just 10-12 days because of frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Trump said he is no longer interested in talking to Putin about the war in Ukraine.It came after Trump previously said the US may impose "very severe" secondary tariffs, potentially 100 per cent, on Russia if the war in Ukraine was not concluded within 50 days, starting on 14 July.Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 19:00Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches missiles at UkrainePolish and allied aircraft were activated in the early hours today to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched missiles strikes targeting western Ukraine, near the border with the Poland, the Operational Command of the Polish armed forces said.At 1.30am GMT, most of Ukraine was under air raid alerts following Ukrainian Air Force warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks.Polish Air Force F-16 fighters (AFP via Getty Images)Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 18:30Russia scales down Navy Day celebrations amid Ukrainian drone attacksRussia was forced to scale down the festivities honouring its navy as continuing Ukrainian drone attacks posed a challenge.Russian authorities cancelled the parades of warships in St Petersburg, in the Kaliningrad region on the Baltic and in the far-eastern port of Vladivostok that are usually held to mark the annual Navy Day celebrations.Asked about the reason for the cancellation of the parade in St Petersburg even as president Vladimir Putin arrived in his home city to visit the navy headquarters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that "it's linked to the overall situation, security reasons, which are above all else".People gather as Putin visits the frigate ‘Admiral Grigorovich’ in Kronstadt, outside St. Petersburg during Navy Day celebration (AP)Steffie Banatvala28 July 2025 18:00
