She spent 15 years decoding Russian talks. Her verdict: the battlefield will decide.
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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.
Ukrainian city smaller than Prague faces Russian forces larger than some NATO states’ entire troops
Drawn from Sumy front's fields, entire Russian brigades roll east, turning a Donetsk town into the focal point of the war in Ukraine
Anchorage braces for Trump–Putin summit today as protests warn of deal over Ukraine
Ukraine’s leader and European allies fear Washington could cut a deal over their heads.
While US speak of truce, Tehran answers with terror, echoing Russia’s warplaybook in Ukraine
Hours after Trump’s ceasefire claims, Iranian missiles slammed into Beersheba, killing civilians. Meanwhile, since the US administration began its peace efforts over Ukraine, Russia, Tehran's ally, has doubled its strikes on women and children.
Russia tries to break through to northern Ukraine’s Sumy city amid ceasefire talks
This comes as Russia looks to be kicking off its summer offensive, with fresh assaults popping up in Sumy and Donetsk oblasts.
Zelenskyy calls on Trump to come to Ukraine before making decisions on talks
Speaking a week after a Russian missile killed 19 people including nine children near a playground, President Zelenskyy asked the US president to visit war-torn areas of Ukraine to understand "with whom you have a deal."
Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets with Putin, advocates giving Russia four Ukrainian regions
Meanwhile, Ukraine's European allies pledge massive military support to Ukraine amid continued fighting.
ISW: Russia keeps denying Ukraine government legitimacy
Following a brief pause after the February 12 call with Trump, Russia has renewed its claims of Ukrainian illegitimacy and is pushing for regime change and disarmament.
Poll: Overwhelming majority of Ukrainians reject surrender even if US aid ceases
82% of Ukrainians stated they would continue resistance against Russian aggression even if US support completely disappeared, while 79% also find Russian demands for a ceasefire categorically unacceptable.
Reuters: US senators urge Trump administration to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine
A bipartisan group calls for the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, aiming to support reconstruction and defense amid ongoing peace talks.