The Kremlin is weighing a proposal to pause its long-range strike campaign in Ukraine as a potential concession to U.S. President Donald Trump, even as it remains committed to continuing the war, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 5, citing undisclosed sources familiar with the matter.
Russia has now three days left until the deadline set by Trump on July 29 to end its war in Ukraine.
According to Bloomberg, Russian officials are exploring options ahead of a visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow this week. One possible offer under consideration is a limited “air truce” involving a pause in drone and missile strikes, but only if Ukraine agrees to participate.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the importance of the meetings with Witkoff, but declined to comment on any specific proposals.
Trump confirmed on Aug. 3 that Witkoff, may travel to Russia on Aug. 6 or 7.
“I think next week, Wednesday or Thursday, (he) may be going to…
