Trump claims Russia “has the cards” in Ukraine peace talks
The US President's explanation for his claim is because it has "taken a lot of territory."
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Russia’s war must be resolved on Ukrainian terms, Australia says
Australian officials from both government and opposition affirm support for Ukraine against Russian aggression despite Trump's claim that Ukraine provoked Russia's invasion.
Trump has no plan for peace negotiations and it won’t work, says Danish military analyst
Anders Puck Nielsen says it’s too early to overreact - the real developments will unfold in the coming months when Trump realizes his strategy doesn’t work.
Every Russian tank destroyed by Kyiv troops protects Poland, says Ukrainian spy chief Budanov
Ukraine's intelligence chief Budanov warns of Russian attempts to divide Ukraine and Poland through historical grievances while emphasizing their alliance is essential for European security.
Zelenskyy refutes Trump’s $ 500 billion aid claim, says Ukraine received $ 98.5 billion from US
Ukraine calculates its war costs at $320 billion total, with Ukrainian taxpayers bearing $120 billion of the burden, contradicting claims of excessive international support.
Ukraine security official: Russia uses peace talks to stockpile missiles and expand army
Ukrainian Security Council official warns Russia exploits peace negotiations to buy time while stockpiling North Korean missiles, Iranian drones, and increasing troop numbers for continued aggression.
Russia demands NATO revoke Ukraine’s 2008 membership promise
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson insists NATO must formally cancel its 2008 Bucharest commitment to Ukraine, marking an escalation beyond simply blocking current membership to demanding the erasure of future possibilities.
Ukraine demands strong security guarantees from US, EU, Turkiye while seeking peace, says Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy visits Turkey seeking international security guarantees while rejecting territorial concessions, as Ukraine responds to US-Russia negotiations conducted without Kyiv's participation.
NBC News: Putin “thinks he’s winning” and seeks total control over Ukraine, say Western intelligence sources
Multiple Western intelligence officials report Putin has no genuine interest in peace talks and believes Russia can ultimately control all Ukrainian territory, viewing any ceasefire as merely an opportunity to reconstitute forces.
UK Defense Secretary Healey: decisions on Ukraine to shape global security for generations
UK Defense Secretary emphasizes generational impact of Ukraine war decisions amid growing concerns over US-Russia bilateral negotiations excluding European allies.
US, Russia hold five-hour talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine’s participation
"Senior US and Russian officials established new bilateral consultation mechanisms after extensive talks in Riyadh, while Ukraine warns against any settlement negotiated without its involvement.
Discussions on German peacekeepers in Ukraine irritating and premature, Scholz believes
The German Chancellor called for separate financing mechanisms for Ukraine support and criticized discussions about peace terms without Ukrainian participation
British MPs call for debate on Ukraine peacekeeping force
Earlier, UK PM Starmer said Britain is "ready and willing" to deploy its troops in Ukraine.
Ceasefire without security guarantees will fail like Minsk agreements, Macron warns
The French President's comments come ahead of direct US-Russia talks on Ukraine, from which both Ukraine and the EU have been sidelined.
Top Russian, US officials set to hold talks on Ukraine without Ukraine, EU
Today, American and Russian diplomats meet in Riyadh without Ukraine, whose president rejects any decisions made without Kyiv's participation.
“Unthinkable”: French FM Barrot rejects Russia’s G7 return, citing aggression and security threat
Although open to future diplomatic talks, Barrot rejected any dialogue with Russia until it acknowledges Ukraine's need for real security guarantees and possible NATO membership.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1089: Ukraine faces territory loss in Trump-Putin deal as war damage hits $170 billion
A proposed peace plan negotiated between Trump and Putin could see Ukraine losing one-fifth of its territory while receiving no security guarantees in return.
European leaders to discuss Ukraine’s NATO membership if Russia breaches peace deal as no security guarantees for Kyiv are still announced
With doubts swirling around the US's ceasefire push, European leaders are considering Ukraine's automatic NATO entry as a crucial safeguard against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not legally recognize its occupied territries as part of Russia
While the Ukrainian leader remains open to diplomatic solutions, he firmly rejects any recognition of Russian-occupied territories.
Polish PM in Munich: “Never again” to appeasement of aggressor as Trump pushes quick peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
His warning comes as US officials push for peace talks while excluding European allies. European leaders prepare for an emergency Paris summit to discuss their response to Trump's Russia negotiations.
