Pro-Moscow Orbán meets Trump, Musk to discuss his Ukraine “peace” initiatives
The Hungarian FM said PM Orbán will continue his "peace" efforts following his meeting with Trump in the US.
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NATO chief Rutte stresses more weapons for Ukraine, less talk on peace process
The NATO Secretary General suggested the West should focus on strengthening Kyiv’s position before Ukraine considers peace talks with Russia.
ISW: Putin uninterested in negotiated peace, wants Ukraine’s capitulation
Kremlin-linked oligarch Malofeev claims Putin will only accept peace talks if Ukraine surrenders and the US renews a ban on ATACMS strikes in Russia and removes Zelenskyy.
“Trump has tools to really hurt Putin,” says US Republican professor
A combination of falling oil prices and unrestricted military aid to Ukraine could expose Russia as a "hollow shell" that Trump could effectively pressure, explains Dr. Fred Hoffman, who spent three decades in military and intelligence before moving to academia.
As Trump readies Ukraine peace push, Europe’s military math doesn’t add up
Only seven of Europe's NATO members now fall short of minimum defense spending targets, but they include economic powerhouses Italy ($2.0 trillion GDP) and Spain ($1.4 trillion).
Reuters: Trump eyes ex-intel chief who proposed “autonomous zones” in Ukraine as war envoy
Richard Grenell, who orchestrated Serbia-Kosovo economic talks during Trump's first term, could shape future Ukraine policy.
What Ukraine really expects from Trump’s cabinet picks
Ukraine sees opportunity in Trump's seemingly contradictory cabinet picks: hawks in charge of foreign policy, while controversial anti-Ukraine nominees face Senate blockade.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could end “in coming months,” says Trudeau
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau foresees new opportunities to halt Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while backing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's phone call to Vladimir Putin.
Former British PM: Scholz-Putin call risks treating aggressor as equal partner in Ukraine war talks
Boris Johnson warned of reviving the Normandy Format, which treated Russia and Ukraine as equal participants in "an internal dispute" and emphasized that Russia should be treated as the sole aggressor.
Zelenskyy: No Russia talks without position of strength for Ukraine
The Ukrainian President emphasized that Western partners should continue recognising Russia as the aggressor to reach a “just peace.”
ISW: Russia exploits US policy uncertainty to pressure European allies on Ukraine, pushes for Ukraine’s complete surrender
Despite recent diplomatic engagement with Western leaders, such as Putin’s call with German Chancellor, the Kremlin shows no sign of backing away from its core demand for Ukraine's unconditional surrender, according to The Institute for the Study of War.
“No decisions without Ukraine”: Warsaw to host crucial Ukraine war talks as tensions rise over Scholz-Putin call
In a swift diplomatic response to the first Berlin-Moscow leadership contact in two years, Poland has called key foreign ministers from France, Germany, Ukraine and other European nations to a summit in Warsaw for what Minister Sikorski describes as "the most important discussions about the war in Ukraine."
Forbes: Ukraine’s forces push back against Russian assaults as “apocalyptic fight” unfolds in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian brigades are inflicting heavy casualties on Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, with battles so intense they’ve left entire “cemeteries” of destroyed Russian armored vehicles.
German Chancellor Scholz plans dialogue with Putin, first since late 2022
Olaf Scholz told ARD's "Caren Miosga" program he intends to speak with the Russian president “soon”, but only after consulting allies and Ukraine. “I am a responsible politician, I don't do this alone," he said.
Reuters: Trump team disavows advisor’s stance on Ukraine territorial concessions for peace
Trump's presidential transition team stated that Bryan Lanza “does not work for Trump and does not speak for him.” Lanza sparked controversy by suggesting in a BBC program that Ukraine should have a "realistic vision for peace” and abandon claims to return Crimea.
BBC: Trump advisor demands “realistic vision for peace” from Ukraine, says “Crimea is gone”
Senior Trump adviser Bryan Lanza stated that the incoming administration will prioritize ending the war over helping Ukraine restore its pre-2014 borders.
Bloomberg: Ukraine bonds jump as Trump’s victory signals peace push
Those levels were last seen before Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022.
Both Kyiv and Moscow deny FT report on talks about halting energy strikes
Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak emphasized that recent international conferences on energy security have proceeded without Russian participation, contrary to claims of direct bilateral negotiations.
Zelenskyy sees key role for India in peace talks with Russia to end war
Ukrainian President expressed openness to holding the next peace negotiations in India, as well as other proposed countries, while emphasizing that any talks must follow Ukraine's framework for resolution.
Territorial integrity, NATO membership “key issues” for Ukraine peace talks, says former US ambassador Yovanovitch
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch emphasized that territorial integrity, security guarantees, Russian reparations, and justice for war crimes are essential to Ukraine's path forward.
