Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks on a possible air ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Putin may make concessions if pressured by Trump's sanctions.
Overview: Trump envoy's visit to Moscow, possible sanctions, US military aid to Ukraine, and expert analysis.
Review of forecasts for August 8 events, potential actions by Trump, the Moscow meeting, and expected aid to Ukraine from partners.
Discussion of Trump's deadline for ending the war, prospects for talks, roles of China, India, and the US.
A review of key recent developments: Zelensky-Trump phone call, US-India sanctions dispute, Russia’s oil revenues fall and renewed Russian threats.
Analysis of Trump's tightened ultimatum to Russia, leverage over India and China, Ukraine's stance and Europe's risks.
Analysis of Western media regarding Putin's position, war prospects, Russia's economic situation, the role of Trump, and sanctions.
Tech giants report soaring market value and announce record investments in AI and data center infrastructure this year.
Vitaliy Portnikov analyzes Russia's reaction to Trump's ultimatum, Putin's war objectives, and prospects for the conflict's development.
