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Ukraine urges US to pressure Moscow, not Kyiv, after overnight Russian attack
Trump earlier said he believes he has a deal with Russia but not with "Zelenskyy."
Latvian defense minister: Europe “can do a lot” with its 2 million soldiers for Ukraine peacekeeping
Latvia is ready to contribute forces while emphasizing the importance of not weakening its own defenses against Russia.
Putin demands removal of Ukrainian leadership in favor of UN interim authority
He also praised US President Donald Trump, claiming the latter sincerely wanted to end the more than three-year all-out war.
Ukraine begins cooperation with Trump’s team on peace efforts, Zelenskyy says
Putin will try to "prolong the war," but "true peace is possible," the Ukrainian President says.
More Dutch F-16s arrive in Ukraine as France delivers its first Mirage 2000 jets
The newly acquired jets will strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, Defense Minister Umierov says.
Russian attacks damage over 1,300 cultural monuments across Ukraine, Culture Ministry says
The Russian invasion damaged 1,333 cultural heritage sites and 2,185 cultural infrastructure facilities across Ukraine, with January 2025 seeing 78 additional sites affected
Ukrainian public figures to world leaders: Do not appease evil
The appeal urges global leaders to reject concessions to Russia, emphasizing Ukraine's existential struggle and the need to defeat aggression to secure global democracy, peace, and order
Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war
Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.
Russian drone attacks injure seven Kherson civilians, including five elderly locals
All victims, including two elderly residents, suffered blast injuries and shrapnel wounds were taken to hospitals.
Biden: About 80,000 US troops deployed in Europe to deter Russian aggression
President Biden has informed Congress that 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed across NATO countries in Europe as part of ongoing deterrence efforts against Russian aggression.
Ukraine won’t accept anything less than NATO membership after failed Budapest Memorandum, Kyiv says
Kyiv urges NATO signatories, including the US and UK, to provide clear, binding security guarantees in light of Russia’s aggression.
Russia’s Ukraine invasion endangers global order, warns NATO chief
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Russia’s aggression in Ukraine poses global risks, with North Korean and Iranian backing magnifying these threats.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
ISW: Putin’s peace rhetoric ahead of BRICS summit is smokescreen for Ukrainian capitulation demands
Russia’s President claims openness for “peace negotiations” but continues to frame Ukraine as the aggressor in the war and reaffirms Russia's readiness to "continue this fight.”
Zelenskyy, Biden meet to discuss Ukraine’s victory plan and strategy to counter Russian aggression
The presidents discussed Zelenskyy's "Victory Plan" and long-term objectives, including NATO membership and further strengthening Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones decimate Russian artillery and logistics in Donetsk Oblast battles
Skilled Ukrainian drone operators destroyed numerous Russian howitzers, ammunition stores, and delivery vehicles, cutting off vital support to Russian frontline troops, while American-supplied artillery and glide bombs also enabled Ukrainian forces to crush Russian assaults.
Musk: SpaceX allocates “significant resources” to combat Russian attempts to jam Starlink in Ukraine
Elon Musk asserted that Russian forces successfully disabled every communication system in Ukraine, except Starlink, which continues to operate despite Russian interference efforts.
Frontline report: Russian encirclement operation of Vovchansk fails despite strategic bridge strikes
With an estimated 8,000 troops deployed in the Kharkiv direction, and likely no more than 5,000 in the Vovchansk area, Russian forces have been unable to sustain the prolonged offensive needed to capture the city.
Ukraine peace summit: 50 countries confirm attendance so far, Russia not invited
Switzerland, hosting the Ukraine Peace Summit in June, has secured commitments from key Western allies, including Germany, Italy, Canada, and France. However, the Swiss Foreign Ministry is actively seeking greater participation from Global South nations to ensure a more balanced and inclusive dialogue.
