Trump cancels Putin summit, but Kremlin already achieved its goal on Tomahawks
Russia's reflexive control campaign successfully delayed missile deliveries, experts say
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Russia demands full Donbas control in unofficial document to US, contradicting Trump’s freeze proposal
Russia delivered an informal diplomatic document to the US, demanding control of all of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast and barring NATO troops from Ukraine under any peace deal
Senate Republicans stall Russian sanctions bill — no vote until after possible Trump-Putin Budapest meeting
Republican leaders pulled back the bill despite previous urgency, citing hopes for a “fruitful” Putin meeting.
EU ministers condemn Putin’s Budapest visit as Hungary vows to welcome ICC fugitive
The choice of venue carries bitter historical irony for Ukraine, where Kyiv surrendered its nuclear arsenal for security promises Moscow now violates.
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.
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.
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.
Finland draws line — Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts are Ukraine’s, not Russia’s
Recognizing annexation would embolden other regimes to redraw borders by force.
“Putin outplayed Trump again”: Russia pulls US president into Budapest meeting on its terms, says expert
The pattern was seen during the Alaska summit: talk, no results.
Finland proposes €200 billion Russian asset transfer to Ukraine to force Kremlin toward peace
Stubb says a European security alliance stands ready to back Kyiv with air, naval, and intelligence support, but America’s role remains irreplaceable.
Trump rejects Tomahawk cruise missiles for Ukraine at meeting with Zelenskyy after call with Putin
The Ukrainian president arrived in Washington seeking long-range Tomahawks but found Trump distant, tough, and unwilling to commit after speaking to the Kremlin.
Anticipated Trump-Zelenskyy talks were overshadowed by surprise announcement from US president
Trump surprised Zelenskyy with Putin call news upon arrival, announcing Budapest summit plans as Ukraine seeks Tomahawks Moscow opposes providing.Retry
Trump and Putin plan Budapest talks, but Ukrainian civilians might bear deadly brunt of their meeting again
While Trump hails progress and Putin’s cooperation, Ukrainian activists say the Kremlin uses diplomacy to cover continued assaults.
Tallinn bans Russian prosecutor and judge who sentenced Narva museum head to 10 years in prison over anti-Putin posters
The installation appeared on Narva Castle walls facing Ivangorod during Russia's Victory Day celebrations broadcast.
Trump threatens Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin refuses to end war
Tomahawk talks intensify ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington
Tajikistan welcomes Putin with full honors, ignoring ICC arrest warrant
The ICC has charged Putin with war crimes over the deportation of Ukrainian children, requiring member states like Tajikistan to arrest him if he enters their territory.
Putin admits for first time Russia shot down Azerbaijani passenger jet last year
Ten months after the crash that killed 38, Moscow says air defense hit the passenger jet.
Putin defends 2022 Ukraine invasion as “right and timely” decision
Russia "will achieve all the goals" of its military operation in Ukraine, Russian leader said, while defending his February 2022 decision