Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
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Trump envoy pushed Europe to help force Ukraine into US-Russia’s deal recognizing Moscow control of allegedly disputed cities
A senior European official described Driscoll’s tone during the Kyiv meeting as “nauseating,” according to the Financial Times.
US uses Russia’s growing missile stockpile to pressure Ukraine into unfavorable peace deal
Washington traditionally condemned adversaries for stockpiling weapons. Now it cites Moscow's arms buildup to sell Kyiv a settlement.
ISW: Russia keeps rejecting any peace deal without full concessions
Fresh remarks from Kremlin officials reinforce Russia’s position of rejecting proposals that do not meet its maximalist demands.
“Some European capitals believe Putin will win in Ukraine”: Germany plans to send €1B monthly to Kyiv prove Russia can be defeated
Some European countries believe that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will eventually win in Ukraine, according to Bundestag member…
Putin envoy claims Russia, US and Ukraine “quite close” to diplomatic solution to end war
Kirill Dmitriev cited Ukrainian President Zelensky's agreement to freeze the front line as a significant shift from Kyiv's previous demand for complete Russian withdrawal.
Trump sanctioned Russia over “frustration with Vladimir Putin” – White House
Press secretary says Trump frustrated with Putin's lack of action "moving the ball forward towards peace."
Russia politely asks US to continue Ukraine negotiations after Trump sanctions oil giants
After new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s Foreign Ministry avoided harsh criticism and instead urged Washington to continue talks on a “political settlement” for Ukraine.
Trump denies pushing Ukraine to cede all of Donetsk, proposes freezing war at current lines
"Let it be cut the way it is," the US president told reporters when asked directly if he had demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk Oblast after his call with Putin.
Trump threw maps, cursed at Zelenskyy while demanding Ukraine cede Donbas to Russia – FT
Trump reportedly warned Zelenskyy that Putin could ‘destroy’ Ukraine if no deal was reached, pressing the Ukrainian president to consider Moscow’s territorial demands and signaling a willingness to entertain Russian proposals.
Trump: Putin has “won” property in Ukraine, won’t give it back under peace deal
US President Donald Trump shifts tone again, saying he expects any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia to involve Moscow retaining parts of Ukrainian territory.
Finland draws line — Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts are Ukraine’s, not Russia’s
Recognizing annexation would embolden other regimes to redraw borders by force.
Long-range strikes are the key to achieving peace – Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s long-range strikes hit strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, aiming to degrade military capacity and weaken infrastructure that supports Russia’s war effort.
“No land swaps will stop us”: Russia dismisses Trump peace plan
Russian FM contradicted President Trump's Ukraine peace framework, stating that territorial exchanges cannot stop Moscow's military campaign
Trump blames Biden’s policy that allowed Ukraine only to defend itself and not fight back properly
The US president used a sports analogy of banning offensive plays to criticize Biden's restrictions of strikes with American weapons, arguing that defensive capabilities alone cannot achieve victory.
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.
“Peace as trap”: Ukraine may face pressure from US and Russia to accept Kremlin’s demands, says diplomat
Former ambassador Chaly says Moscow’s demands haven’t changed.
ISW: Moscow tries to trade business deals with Washingtopn for Ukraine’s capitulation, while drones rain down on maternity wards and hospitals
As Russian diplomats discuss commerce, Ukraine endures brutal drone attacks demanding its collapse.
Russia planned Russification of Ukrainian children after swift victory—now, it uses them to pressure Kyiv into concessions
Yale reports Russia has stolen 35,000 Ukrainian kids and forced them to sing the Russian anthem under a threat to their parents.
Canada’s uranium could replace Russia’s resources, choking off Kremlin money, say expert
Beyond oil and gas, Canada’s uranium production offers the West a rare chance to break nuclear dependency on Russia and Kazakhstan, says expert John Kirton.