4 AUG 25 SITREP

1. Trump Issues Ultimatum to End Russia-Ukraine War

• President Trump has demanded a ceasefire in Ukraine by August 8 or he will implement sweeping secondary sanctions on nations doing business with Russia.
• U.S. nuclear submarines have been deployed near Russian waters as part of a broader military signaling effort.
• The U.S. will impose sanctions on countries importing Russian oil, gas, or uranium, including India and China.
• Tariffs under consideration may reach up to 500% on nations continuing economic ties with Moscow.

2. U.S.–India Relations Under Strain Over Russian Trade

• The Trump administration has threatened new tariffs on India due to its ongoing purchases of discounted Russian crude.
• Trump publicly criticized India for taking financial advantage of the Ukraine war without accountability.
• Prior diplomatic engagements have been overridden by this tougher stance following continued Indian-Russian trade.
• India has not yet responded with any change in policy or public statement.

3. EU Concedes Ground in New U.S. Trade Agreement

• A new trade agreement has been reached in which the European Union has suspended retaliatory tariffs for six months.
• Switzerland has been targeted with a 39% U.S. tariff, prompting concerns across European financial markets.
• The trade deal is expected to increase U.S. exports and further shift the trade balance in favor of American interests.
• European investor confidence has declined as markets react to the deal’s terms.

FINAL WORD

Trump has made it unmistakably clear that the era of soft diplomacy is over and global players will either fall in line or face the weight of American pressure.