MOSCOW, July 28. /TASS/. Trump’s administration would view resolving the Ukraine conflict by 2029 as a success; Russia has cautioned that NATO and EU military build-up in the Black Sea is raising the risk of confrontation; and US President Trump is seeking to broker peace between Thailand and Cambodia. These stories topped Monday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.
If a resolution to the Ukraine conflict is achieved by the end of US President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2029, it would be considered a success, Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff said. He also stressed that ending the conflict in Gaza by the same deadline remains a priority. Experts interviewed by Vedomosti believe the Trump administration is unlikely to adopt a significantly tougher approach toward Russia, will shift financial responsibility for Ukraine to Europe, and may prioritize diplomatic moves such as a trilateral summit over substantive pressure.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the same issue in his July 27 interview with Fox News. He emphasized Washington’s commitment to achieving a settlement in Ukraine but warned that Trump is "losing patience." Meanwhile, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on July 27 that Russia must continue pursuing the goals it set at the start of the special military operation.
