ISW: Trump’s reported peace plan is “fundamentally the same as Russia’s 2022 Istanbul demands”
The proposed deal would give Russia vital Ukrainian territory and allow it to conserve resources for future aggression, according to ISW.
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Trump’s peace plan sounds like it came straight from Moscow, Finnish foreign minister says
The Finnish top diplomat warned the proposal risks erasing the UN Charter and undermining international law entirely.
Rzeczpospolita: In fourth year of Russia-Ukraine war, Poland’s leader sides with the aggressor
While Russian bombs fall, President Nawrocki blocks support, giving the Kremlin exactly what it wants.
Anchorage braces for Trump–Putin summit today as protests warn of deal over Ukraine
Ukraine’s leader and European allies fear Washington could cut a deal over their heads.
Trump’s Russia deadline expires without sanctions — now he’s flying Putin to Alaska for “peace” talks
The president has dropped pressure on Moscow in favor of a summit featuring Ukraine's territorial swap proposals.
China to EU: Ukraine war must not end in Russian defeat
In closed-door talks, Beijing signaled it prefers a prolonged war if it keeps the US distracted, per media reports.
Pentagon and State Dept defend Ukraine arms pause as “America-first agenda”
The Trump administration claims it's not abandoning Ukraine, but allegedly prioritizing US military readiness.
Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns
Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
Le Monde: Obama held back on Ukraine, Biden hesitated, now Trump embraces Putin
As Trump aligns with Moscow, European capitals brace for a new era of geopolitical uncertainty and strategic detachment.
Trump quietly scraps internal Russia pressure task force, Reuters sources say
Participants say momentum faded in May as Trump signaled disinterest in more aggressive policies.
Trump delays backing new Russia sanctions over claimed US economic burden and peace deal hopes as Moscow continues to bomb Ukraine
Meanwhile, the UK announces its new sanctions against Russia.
Hegseth confirms US diverted Ukraine’s anti-drone systems to Middle East
The US defense secretary claimed US troop protection and urgent threats as reasons behind the move.
US sending 20,000 Ukraine-bound anti-drone missiles to Middle East, Zelenskyy says
The transfer to Ukraine was reportedly previously approved by the Biden administration.
No sanctions, just peace talks: Trump tells EU leaders Putin won’t end war, scraps new sanctions
He signaled a US retreat from sanctions and support for Vatican-led negotiations in private talks with allies, WSJ says.
Romanian election frontrunner wants compensation from Ukraine for military aid
The pro-Russian presidential candidate Simion called past assistance a betrayal of national interests and vowed to prioritize domestic needs if elected.
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.
Ukraine-US minerals deal talks to begin April 11-12 in Washington
President Zelenskyy insists on equal ownership of extraction revenues, and PM Shmyhal emphasizes constitutional compliance and EU commitment obligations.
Ukraine seeks changes to Trump’s proposed “lifetime-reparations” minerals deal
The proposed deal with Ukraine would place a US-majority board in charge of Ukrainian resources and reclassify US aid as loans.
Trump now wants entire Ukrainian resource revenue in updated minerals pact offer
The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.