NYT: Putin believes Ukraine’s collapse is near — and he’s acting like it
Despite Trump’s frustration, Kremlin insiders say Putin sees no reason to stop his full-scale invasion.
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Trump admits “no progress” after sixth call with Putin on Ukraine
Trump’s verdict on his sixth call with Putin? “Not happy … no progress at all.” Russia, he says, still “won’t back down” on Ukraine.
Pentagon and State Dept defend Ukraine arms pause as “America-first agenda”
The Trump administration claims it's not abandoning Ukraine, but allegedly prioritizing US military readiness.
Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns
Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
FT opinion: Russia may last a year. Ukraine risks collapse within half a year without urgent aid
Russia has the manpower edge to outlast Ukraine, FT warns.
“West keeps trying to bury Russia, but they will die themselves soon,” says Putin in new speech
While offering peace talks, the Kremlin leader lashes out at the West.
Putin: Russia ready for third round of peace talks despite “absolutely opposite” terms on ending war
The Russian leader also emphasized that recent massive prisoner exchanges and body returns had established a foundation for continued talks.
Meloni urges Trump to show Iran-level determination for Ukraine ceasefire
Despite Trump’s push for a ceasefire, Moscow has shown zero interest in his agenda and continues escalating its attacks on Ukraine.
Bloomberg: How NATO leaders are trying to save Ukraine — by flattering Trump
NATO leaders must endure humiliation if it buys more time for Zelenskyy’s defense, the Bloomberg columnist says.
Frozen conflict Ukraine’s “best case scenario” because Russia has nukes, Kurt Volker says
Ukraine's regular destruction of red lines is no argument, former envoy claims
As Kyiv buries dead after biggest Russian attack of war, Kremlin says: “We’re advancing and will keep going”
Putin demands Ukraine stop receiving weapons while importing drones and missiles from Tehran and Pyongyang.
ISW: Putin’s victory plan hinges on Western fatigue and Ukrainian collapse
The think tank outlines Moscow’s unchanged core goals: a pro-Kremlin Ukraine and weakened NATO.
Trump delays backing new Russia sanctions over claimed US economic burden and peace deal hopes as Moscow continues to bomb Ukraine
Meanwhile, the UK announces its new sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine conducts fourth POW swap in a week, returns defenders held since 2022
The latest group includes wounded and ill personnel captured during major battles.
ISW: Russia wants to modernize army for long war with Ukraine and possible NATO confrontation
Moscow’s 2027-2036 rearmament program focuses on upgrading air defense, AI integration, and space capabilities.
Putin counting on US fatigue to win what his army cannot, WP op-ed argues
Data shows Moscow’s territorial advances are minimal compared to its colossal losses.
Trump again blames both Ukraine and Russia for failing to reach a peace deal
He lamented Russia's missile strikes, called the war a “blood bath,” and again switched to blaming Biden.
“The Russians are, mildly speaking, not that successful” in their new offensive, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's President also noted that Putin lies to Trump and fakes peace talks to dodge sanctions.
Hegseth confirms US diverted Ukraine’s anti-drone systems to Middle East
The US defense secretary claimed US troop protection and urgent threats as reasons behind the move.
Russia simply lying to Trump, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president said most world leaders understand this deception and urged America to respond wisely.