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The US president called Russia's military actions in Ukraine "disgusting," after a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Donald Trump's deadline for President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire is running out.
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko survey the wreckage of a multi-story residential building in Kyiv, reduced to rubble in a Russian attackImage: Efrem Lukatsky/AP Photo/picture allianceWhat you need to know
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, even as US President Donald Trump threatens tougher sanctions unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a ceasefire in the coming days.
A day of mourning was being held in Ukraine's capital on Friday a day after Russia launched waves of missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing 31 people, and wounding over 150 others.
Trump slammed Russia's military actions in Ukraine as "disgusting." He has given Putin until August 8 to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions.
This blog covers news related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Friday, August 1:
08/01/2025August 1, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
Kyiv is observing a day of mourning following Thursday's deadly bombardment, one of the worst attacks since Russia launched its full-scale offensive in February 2022.
In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the geopolitical fallout. US President Donald Trump's patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be wearing thin.
Over the past few days, Trump has repeatedly shortened the deadline to impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Russia after his current stop in Israel. The outcome of the trip could be telling.
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