On July 28, 2025, while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland, President Trump significantly shortened a previously announced 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. He narrowed that window to just 10 to 12 days, meaning that Russia needed to reach a deal by approximately August 7–9, 2025, or face consequences—including potential secondary sanctions and tariffs targeting both Russia and its trading partners. Trump framed this adjustment as a response to a lack of progress and expressed disappointment over continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians AP NewsYahooABC NewsWESH.
In summary:
Suddenly, no need for a ceasefire, we are back to where we were, and the threat of sanctions is gone.
The ultimate TACO.
In summary:
- Original deadline: 50 days, set in mid-July, aiming for early September ABC NewsAP News.
- Revised deadline: 10–12 days from July 28, i.e., August 7–9 AP NewsYahooWESHABC.
- Potential consequences: Secondary sanctions and tariffs if no ceasefire deal is reached
Suddenly, no need for a ceasefire, we are back to where we were, and the threat of sanctions is gone.
The ultimate TACO.