Trump set an ultimatum for Russia: what will happen on August 8 and what sanctions await Russia.

Live broadcast Day.LIVE

Participants of the Day.LIVE program this time included historian Yegor Brailyan, international relations expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky, economist Oleg Sarkits, political scientist Valeriy Dymovoy, executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation Dmytro Zhmaylo, political technologist Vitaliy Bal and founder of the defense production company First Contact Valeriy Borovyk.

The broadcast of the Day.LIVE program can be viewed on the YouTube channel Novyny.LIVE.

Main discussion topics

• Ukraine is preparing to receive the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. One of the key discussion topics will be the ratification of the free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey.
• U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia could avoid new sanctions if it signs a peace agreement with Ukraine.
• Commander of the GUR Denis Yaroslavsky warned about possible new attacks by Russian troops on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during the winter-spring of 2025.

In early July, Trump issued an ultimatum to Russia, demanding an end to the conflict with Ukraine. If Russia does not comply with this requirement, new sanctions will be imposed.

U.S. diplomat at NATO Matt Whitaker noted that President Trump plans to announce new restrictions in mid-August.