US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, demanding a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war by August 8 or face fresh sanctions. Calling the conflict one of the “easiest to resolve,” Trump urged Moscow to “stop killing people” and hinted at sending a US special envoy to help secure peace. The renewed pressure includes potential tariff hikes, signaling Washington’s urgency for an end to hostilities and rising casualties on both sides.