“We are talking about end of illusions era in Europe,” Tusk warns Russia’s ICBM missiles now can hit any European capital within minutes
He expressed shock by the level of public complacency about the UK’s safety.
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Trump says he won’t meet Putin unless “we’re going to make a deal”
Trump said he would only engage in talks if there was a clear pathway to a peace agreement.
Reuters: Trump could unleash new sanctions on Russia’s economy, but waits to see if Europe dares move first
The White House weighs penalties on banking and oil exports even as it tests allies’ resolve, officials told Reuters.
Trump sanctioned Russia over “frustration with Vladimir Putin” – White House
Press secretary says Trump frustrated with Putin's lack of action "moving the ball forward towards peace."
Trump says Tomahawks are “too complex” for Ukraine, rules out US training for the advanced missiles
President also refutes a “fake story” on missile long-range strike permissions within Russia.
Trump cancels Budapest summit with Putin, says it “didn’t feel right” and talks “don’t go anywhere”
The move coincides with “massive” new sanctions on Russian oil
Trump finally acts after months of hesitation — Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil now sanctioned
The US Treasury blocks all assets in the US and urges foreign banks to avoid dealings with Russia’s energy sector.
Trump cancels Putin summit, but Kremlin already achieved its goal on Tomahawks
Russia's reflexive control campaign successfully delayed missile deliveries, experts say
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.
Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
Russia earns $1.5 billion weekly from record oil exports since 2023, while US Senate pauses sanctions bill
Vladimir Putin leveraged upcoming talks with Donald Trump to block US sanctions and secure weapon delivery pauses to Ukraine.
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 threw maps, cursed at Zelenskyy while demanding Ukraine cede Donbas to Russia – FT
Trump reportedly warned Zelenskyy that Putin could ‘destroy’ Ukraine if no deal was reached, pressing the Ukrainian president to consider Moscow’s territorial demands and signaling a willingness to entertain Russian proposals.
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.
In call with Trump, Putin demands full control of Donetsk Oblast that he has failed to conquer for 11 years, WP says
The Russian president allegedly suggested swapping partial claims in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson for full control of Donetsk, WP sources stated.
Russia’s war math: at this pace, full occupation of Ukraine would take 103 years, The Economist says
Despite relentless assaults since May, Russia failed to seize Pokrovsk or any major city on the eastern front.
“He ended game”: Putin ally praises Trump’s Tomahawk bluff, rejects peace without Ukraine capitulation
Meanwhile, state propaganda celebrated the US Defense Secretary's Russian-colored tie at the Washington meeting.