Zelensky Seeks Stronger Trump Support: Demilitarized Zone, Security Guarantees, and a New Peace Plan
On Sunday, Zelensky and Trump met at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
And a whole world in BRIEFLY.
EU Agrees €90bn Loan for Ukraine After Russian Asset Plan Collapses
The decision came after EU member states failed to reach consensus on using frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Kyiv directly.
The US Prepares a New Package of Sanctions Against Russia if Putin Rejects a Peace Deal
In the view of Bloomberg, officials in Washington believe that increasing pressure on Russia’s oil flows remains the most effective lever to influence the Kremlin’s calculations.
As Russia’s Resources Dwindle, Trump Eases Rhetoric Toward Putin — Despite a Strategic Opportunity
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments warn that the Russian military may face critical shortages of manpower and equipment by 2025.
G7 Demonstrates Unity in Supporting Ukraine While Cautiously Addressing U.S. Trade Policy
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors found common ground — particularly on the issue of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Russia Rejects Trump’s Idea to Hold Ukraine Peace Talks in the Vatican
Instead, the Kremlin is focused on technical-level discussions that began recently in Istanbul and are expected to continue there.
Who Is Really Blocking New Sanctions Against Russia? The Answer Lies in the White House
America Stalls on Russia Sanctions — Out of Fear of Trump and in the Name of Future Business Interests
Pope Leo XIV Offers Vatican as Venue for Peace Talks on Ukraine — Trump and Zelensky Already Discussed the Idea
This proposal marks the first major diplomatic initiative of the new pontiff, just two weeks after his election, and has already drawn international attention.
Trump Washes His Hands: Has He Given Ukraine to Putin?
The U.S. president signaled that Washington is stepping back from the diplomatic arena, leaving Kyiv and Moscow to sort things out on their own.
The EU Seeks to Renew Ties with Russia’s Allies to Achieve Ceasefire in Ukraine
The EU initiative appears to be aimed at the BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The U.S. Increases Pressure on Russia: New Sanctions and Hopes for a Ceasefire
As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with CBS News, the American administration has made it “pretty clear” to the Kremlin that Washington’s patience is running thin.
Istanbul Talks: Diplomatic Failure and the Deliberate Indifference of Putin and Trump
On Friday, the first direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war took place in Istanbul — and lasted less than two hours.
Clash Before Peace Talks: Zelensky Accuses Moscow of a Farce — Kremlin Calls Him a ‘Clown’
As the world’s attention turns to Istanbul, where peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place, the diplomatic climate remains highly tense.
