New Delhi, July 31 -- The United States on Thursday (July 31) told the United Nations Security Council that President Donald Trump has made it clear he expects a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine to be reached by August 8.

The US further stated that that both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and a "durable peace" before the deadline.

"Both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace. It is time to make a deal. President Trump has made clear this must be done by August 8. The United States is prepared to implement additional measures to secure peace," senior US diplomat John Kelley told the 15-member council.

Trump has sharply reduced his self-imposed timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin...