The war has shown no signs of abating despite Trump setting a September 2 deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

The European Union approved on Friday a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting of more shadow fleet ships,

President Trump threatens Putin with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal is reached within 50 days, while confirming arms sales to NATO to support Ukrainian resistance.

Russia, however, has not taken kindly to Trump's threats. "President Trump's statements are perceived not as a signal for peace, but as a signal for the continuation of the war,"

Despite President Trump’s 50-day ultimatum and the threat of severe secondary sanctions, Vladimir Putin remains defiant, vowing to continue the war in Ukraine “until he gets what he wants.” -According to a recent Reuters report citing Kremlin sources,

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight saw four regions targeted with hundreds of drones, injuring 24 people as Moscow extended a wave of large-scale attacks.

Ukraine war this week, announcing a deal to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO and giving Vladimir Putin an ultimatum to make peace. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, speaks with John Dickerson about the president's new stance.