“We know exactly what Russia wants”: Zelenskyy says US, Ukraine did not reach territory compromise during talks in Berlin
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US peace proposal down to 20 points, anti-Ukrainian ideas cut, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said the base of the plan remains the same, but openly anti-Ukrainian points have been removed.
Russia burns through 1% of its men to grab 1.45% of Ukraine, The Economist reports
After years of brutal warfare, Moscow’s cost-benefit ratio looks increasingly devastating, according to The Economist.
“That’s what we get paid for”: Ukraine’s spy chief confirms ability to eavesdrop on Kremlin’s inner circle
Kyrylo Budanov casually acknowledged that Ukraine’s military intelligence can tap into top-level Kremlin conversations, hinting at wider espionage capabilities.
“Eliminate initial causes”: Russia says it is “ready for peace” as soon as it achieves its goals in Ukraine
Russia signals unchanged position before the US envoy visit.
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.
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.