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August 8 and the War: What to Expect from Trump and the Response of Russia, China, and India


Discussion of Trump's deadline for ending the war, prospects for talks, roles of China, India, and the US.

August 8 is mentioned by Trump as a potential deadline for the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, but experts are skeptical. Public commentary has recently increased from Trump’s spokesperson Whitaker and Senator Lindsey Graham, fueling speculation regarding an end to hostilities.

Experts note a war termination by this date is unlikely due to the lack of real groundwork for negotiations and the absence of serious moves towards peace. Trump has been putting pressure on India to reduce purchases of Russian oil and is attempting to unify European countries around the idea of providing more defensive weapons to Ukraine.

Observers say Trump’s representatives’ missions in Russia appear limited to collecting Putin’s view to report back to Washington, and a real ceasefire is only realistic if declared very publicly. Should August 8 pass without agreement, Trump may intensify sanctions against Russia and possibly India and China, and could return to the lend-lease idea—large-scale arms supplies to Ukraine to be repaid later.

Analysts predict real negotiations could begin in the autumn or after the New Year, while Trump may push Europe more actively to buy and provide weapons to Ukraine and pressure India over energy deals. The situation remains fluid, influenced by China’s actions, potential new sanctions, and international oil and trade arrangements. Trump’s approach frames tariffs and sanctions as negotiating tools.