Bloomberg reports that Russia is weighing the possibility of an “air truce” with Ukraine—halting its long-range drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities—as a potential gesture to U.S. President Donald J. Trump ahead of his August 8th sanctions deadline. While the move is being discussed, officials say it’s unlikely, as Moscow has shown no indication it plans to end its ongoing war. Trump is expected to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin “one final opportunity” to begin meaningful peace talks during a meeting in Moscow this week with his Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff.