European leaders brace for Alaska Trump-Putin meeting after NBC says US President pledged no territorial carve-up without Kyiv’s consent
NBC reports Trump told Zelenskyy and EU leaders his focus is a Ukraine ceasefire, not border changes.
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No sanctions, just peace talks: Trump tells EU leaders Putin won’t end war, scraps new sanctions
He signaled a US retreat from sanctions and support for Vatican-led negotiations in private talks with allies, WSJ says.
Vance again threatens US withdrawal from peace talks if Russia negotiates in bad faith
He called Russia’s demands excessive and said the US wouldn’t back Ukraine territorial concessions unless earned militarily by Russia.
Russia claims adherence to energy strike truce after Trump-Putin call while accusing Ukraine of violations
Kremlin spokesperson blamed
Kyiv for "failing to reciprocate" by allegedly attacking a Russian oil facility in Krasnodar Krai, however the Russian forces also launched a massive attack at Ukraine overnight, breaking ceasefire deal.
Russia claims it intercepted own drones after Trump-Putin call orders energy strike pause
However, earlier overnight, the Russian forces launched 145 drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles at Ukraine, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure.
RFU News: US delivered its harshest economic blow yet against Moscow after ceasefire rejection
Russian banks can no longer process international energy transactions, endangering the Kremlin's primary war funding mechanism. The expiration of a key exemption also triggers secondary sanctions risk for any nation trading with Moscow.
Trump claims Ukraine “more difficult” to negotiate with than Russia after he cut US aid
"I think we're doing very well with Russia. But right now, they're bombing the hell out of Ukraine. I'm finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don't have the cards," Trump stated.
“Like hitting a mule”: Trump envoy says Ukraine aid pause designed to get Kyiv’s attention
"The best way I can describe it is sort of like hitting a mule with a two-by-four across the nose. You got their attention," Keith Kellogg said, defending the Trump administration's suspension of military aid as necessary to refocus Kyiv's priorities.
Macron, Starmer to urge Trump not to hold bilateral talks with Russia on Ukraine – The Times
As Starmer and Macron meet with Trump this week, they present a unified front against bilateral US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, offering European security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange.
ISW: Peace based on Istanbul-style protocols suggested by US would be Ukraine capitulation
Istanbul protocols would require Ukraine to significantly reduce its military capabilities and abandon NATO aspirations, which aligns with Russian goals to "denazify" and "demilitarize" Ukraine.
China supports new US-Russia “consensus” on Moscow’s war in Ukraine
China, a key Russian ally, continues to label Moscow’s invasion as "the Ukraine crisis," asserting that "a window for peace is opening."
Trump views Ukraine as a pawn in US-Russia reset that he is actually negotiating, columnist says
Trump's broader strategy aims to reset US-Russia relations by using Ukraine as leverage, proposing territorial concessions to Moscow while securing mineral rights.
Zelenskyy warned of “badmouthing” Trump for debunking disinfo, while Trump calls him “dictator without elections”
Trump also characterized Zelenskyy's leadership as "terrible," describing Ukraine as "shattered" with "millions" of unnecessary casualties.
Trump says Kyiv “should have never started it” referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The US leader complained about Zelenskyy's concerns over US talks with Russia excluding Ukraine, claiming he has the power to "end this war" and "it's going very well."
Top Russian, US officials set to hold talks on Ukraine without Ukraine, EU
Today, American and Russian diplomats meet in Riyadh without Ukraine, whose president rejects any decisions made without Kyiv's participation.
Zelenskyy rejects to recognize US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia excluding Ukraine
"Ukraine considers any negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine as having no result," the Ukrainian President told journalists.