Pistorius says Trump peace plan would mean Ukraine capitulation
The German Defense Minister rejected Trump’s peace plan suggesting Ukraine cede Crimea and occupied areas, emphasizing that Ukraine could have agreed to such terms a year ago.
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Ukraine “willing to give up 20% of its land,” senior US official claimed talking to NYP
The US expects Russia and Ukraine to respond to a peace deal within days.
Bloomberg: US ready to recognize Crimea as Russian in Trump-pushed peace deal
A US peace proposal discussed in Paris would freeze current frontlines, leave occupied Ukrainian land under Russian control, and drop NATO membership plans, per Bloomberg sources.
ISW: Russia resists territorial compromises in future peace talks
Russian authorities are intensifying efforts to extract concessions from the US in ongoing bilateral negotiations, further delaying progress toward a peace.
Pavel: Ukraine to face territorial compromise without increased Western support
Czech President Petr Pavel believes Ukraine won’t be able to reclaim all Russian-occupied territories without the West's real will to provide greater support.
Trump’s Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine ceasefire support plan
The envoy called Starmer's plan simplistic, praised Putin as "super smart" and "not a bad guy," and repeated Russian propaganda on Ukraine.
After failed mineral deal, Trump proposes US takeover of Ukrainian nuclear plants
The US now pressures Kyiv to hand over control of nuclear power plants, disguising the takeover attempt as protection from Russian attacks.
Ukrainian forces destroy strategic bridge near Kherson’s occupied Oleshky
Ukrainian aviation completed the destruction of the 150-meter Konkivskyi bridge, following partial demolition in October 2024.
Russians lose valuable S-400 radar station in Crimea (video, updated)
Video footage captured a burning 96L6E radar station, a critical component of Russian S-400 air defense systems, with flames engulfing its antenna module.
CNN: What we know about Trump’s proposed Ukraine minerals agreement
The US President announced a "very big deal" giving US access to Ukraine's critical minerals through a joint investment fund, though Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy expressed caution.
Russians target Central Asian migrants for military recruitment in occupied Ukraine
Ukraine's National Resistance Center says that Russian forces are coercing draft-age men into contracts through threats of arrest and property confiscation.
Ukraine secures return of 12 children from Russian-occupied territories
A sixteen-year-old girl who lost her mother under occupation and eight-year-old girl targeted for refusing Russian citizenship are among 12 Ukrainian children returned from Russian-controlled areas.
Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued aid
The US President said he's seeking a deal where Ukraine secures US military and economic support with "their rare earth and other things."
Zelenskyy warns against Ukraine’s exclusion from US-Russia peace talks
Also, after Rubio's claim that the war had set Ukraine back 100 years, Zelenskyy invited him to visit and witness Russia’s destruction and Kyiv’s resilience firsthand.
Ukraine targets Russia’s 29th Combined Arms Army command center in Donetsk Oblast
This is at least fifth attack on Russian military command structures this month.
Sister battles to rescue teen brother from Russian torture camps
Kyrylo Rozumiei kidnapped by collaborators in Kherson Oblast as terror grips Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Russian ammo depot explodes in occupied Yenakiieve after alleged HIMARS strike
The attack triggered secondary detonations and forcing evacuation of residents from thirteen streets as explosions continued.
Russia occupies Katerynivka and Yuriyivka in Donetsk Oblast – Deep State
Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine, capturing two settlements and making progress near nine others in Donetsk Oblast.
It’s not 1,000 days of Russia’s war. It’s 3,925 — and Western risk aversion is setting up the next thousand
Every Western compromise with Russia since 2014 led to more aggression. Those pushing for settlement now are inviting the next escalation.
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing fires at Russian-occupied offshore gas platforms in Black Sea
Some fires at the captured Ukrainian rigs continue for over two years.