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.
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Kremlin hints at ambitions beyond occupied regions, saying people in Ukraine’s southern regions want to “link their fate to Russia”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “many” people in Ukraine’s Odesa and Mykolaiv regions secretly want ties with Russia, reviving concerns over Moscow’s broader territorial ambitions.
ISW: Russia again rejects US-backed ceasefire, demands total Ukrainian surrender
Russia demands Ukraine’s capitulation and regime change, rejecting all ceasefire plans that fall short of those preconditions.
Russia sending “suicidal missions” to gain foothold near Kherson, regional leader says
Russian troops, under orders to secure more ground for potential peace talks, attempted crossings at four Dnipro River locations, despite heavy losses, says Kherson Oblast head Oleksandr Prokudin.
ISW: Kremlin allies reject negotiations while Putin blames Ukraine
President Zelenskyy, meanwhile, stated Ukraine's willingness to negotiate with Russia while maintaining Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.