Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
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26 European nations secretly plan for Ukraine’s security
Over 200 military planners from nearly 40 countries have prepared for a possible European troop deployment to Ukraine if Donald Trump brokers a ceasefire with Vladimir Putin, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Bulgaria signals it may welcome Putin’s jet — if it’s headed to Trump in Budapest
Bulgarian FM Georgiev said facilitating talks is more important than blocking a leader wanted for mass deportations of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war.
CNN: Rubio’s expected meeting with Lavrov delayed, casting shadow over Trump–Putin Budapest summit plans
Despite Trump’s calls for a fast-tracked peace process, high-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Moscow have stalled, CNN sources said.
Zelenskyy rejects Putin’s alleged “Donetsk‑for‑peace” offer reported by Washington Post
Ukraine’s leader insisted the aggressor deserves no gifts, calling for stronger unity and pressure across Europe.
In call with Trump, Putin demands full control of Donetsk Oblast that he has failed to conquer for 11 years, WP says
The Russian president allegedly suggested swapping partial claims in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson for full control of Donetsk, WP sources stated.
White House talks turn “uncomfortable” as Trump denied long-range missiles for Kyiv ahead of Putin’s meeting in Hungary
One of the sources claims that this is due to the fact that Trump believes that Ukraine wants to prolong the war.
Tomahawk deal with Ukraine? Vance confirms active White House discussions during Fox News appearance
He said the administration is considering European requests to buy US missile systems for Kyiv.
Putin is not the disease — he’s a symptom: Hoping Putin’s death will bring peace is irresponsible, Ukrainian diplomat says
Ukraine’s deputy FM Serhii Kyslytsia says Putinism is so entrenched in Russia that removing the man won’t fix the machine.
Ceasefire must trigger “real” security guarantees from allies as Russia-Ukraine peace treaty may never be signed, says Zelenskyy
Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine's situation "definitely differs from Korea," while accepting that no final war-ending document may emerge.
WSJ: EU sees a trap in Trump’s Russia demands for Europe — and some fear it’s meant to fail on purpose
Diplomats believe the US President is creating impossible conditions to avoid action on Moscow.
“He understands only force”: Zelenskyy warns Putin plays Trump to escape punishment
The Ukrainian President warned that Russia’s goal is to weaken sanctions, not to end war.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine secures backing from 26 nations for post-war peacekeeping force
The commitment includes both troop deployments and long-term military financing.
30 leaders gather in Paris to back Ukraine — but all eyes are on Trump’s missing guarantees
Zelenskyy joined the coalition summit as Europe debated defense pledges without firm US commitments.
FT: Europe splits into three camps over postwar Ukraine troop commitments
FT reports that UK is ready to deploy, Italy refuses, and Germany remains undecided before today's summit.
Germany backs out of sending troops to Ukraine – Bild
Focus shifts to providing financial support as a security guarantee for Ukraine amid stalled ceasefire talks.
Russia seeks entire Donbas in exchange for ceasefire promises, Zelenskyy says it would take them four years to occupy it
Zelenskyy stressed that Russian forces have only managed to seize about one-third of Donetsk Oblast since the full-scale invasion began.
Oval Office map showed 20% of Ukraine taken—Zelenskyy says “just 1% in 1,000 days, actually”
The Ukrainian President said the misconception inflated Russia’s perceived military strength.
Macron says Putin shows no intent to end war—the killing hasn’t stopped
He pointed to new Russian strikes even as world leaders gathered in Washington yesterday.
Trump claims breakthrough on Ukraine-Russia peace talks — Kremlin pretends not to hear
Moscow’s only official comment: maybe delegations could talk more, someday.