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.
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“Putin is happy with war’s progress”: Russia’s meeting with Witkoff was not about peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin shows no intention of backing down. The Russia–US meeting was intended to persuade Americans to increase…
“No compromises found yet”: Five-hour meeting between Putin and Trump’s envoys in Moscow ends with no breakthrough
Kremlin aide Ushakov notes some US proposals are acceptable, while others are rejected.
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.
Ukraine gave up 1,700 nukes. Now ex-President Yushchenko says the US offers “Munich-2” shameful peace deal
Calling it a replay of the 1938 Munich appeasement, Yushchenko says the US proposal is humiliating and could disgrace Western diplomacy.
No sign that Russia can quickly overrun remaining Donetsk territory, ISW reiterates
Russian troops have captured just two-thirds of Pokrovsk after nearly four months of combat, despite massive manpower investment.
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.
US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace consultations
Just before the meeting, Trump lashed out at Kyiv for allegedly showing “zero gratitude” toward the US.
ISW: Trump’s reported peace plan is “fundamentally the same as Russia’s 2022 Istanbul demands”
The proposed deal would give Russia vital Ukrainian territory and allow it to conserve resources for future aggression, according to ISW.
Trump’s peace plan sounds like it came straight from Moscow, Finnish foreign minister says
The Finnish top diplomat warned the proposal risks erasing the UN Charter and undermining international law entirely.
Trump team meets top Putin envoy for three days in Miami — drafts secret Ukraine peace deal, Axios says
Kyiv remains sidelined, while Russian official Kirill Dmitriev said Trump’s envoy was receptive to Moscow’s position.
Stop fighting now, talk borders later: RFE/RL uncovers EU’s hush-hush plan to lock the Russia-Ukraine war in place
The first phase would freeze the frontline and bar Ukrainian offensives, with negotiations on territorial governance deferred to the next phase
Trump says he won’t meet Putin unless “we’re going to make a deal”
Trump said he would only engage in talks if there was a clear pathway to a peace agreement.
Reuters: Trump could unleash new sanctions on Russia’s economy, but waits to see if Europe dares move first
The White House weighs penalties on banking and oil exports even as it tests allies’ resolve, officials told Reuters.
Trump finally acts after months of hesitation — Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil now sanctioned
The US Treasury blocks all assets in the US and urges foreign banks to avoid dealings with Russia’s energy sector.
Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
Bulgaria signals it may welcome Putin’s jet — if it’s headed to Trump in Budapest
Bulgarian FM Georgiev said facilitating talks is more important than blocking a leader wanted for mass deportations of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war.
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.
US pressures Ukraine to stop fighting at current postions, while no security guarantees are announced
Ukraine is left choosing between rival concessions without protective mechanisms for either scenario.
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.