Vladimir Putin
In an interview with Piers Morgan, the President of Ukraine criticized Trump’s advisers’ approach to ending the war. He also mentioned the risk of losing U.S. intelligence.
The President of the United States was ready to offer Ukraine expanded security guarantees. The talks reached an impasse over territorial concessions and a deal with Putin regarding diesel.
Italy’s prime minister called Trump’s deal risky. She warned that it would weaken sanctions and provide new funds for Russia’s war.
During Zelenskyy's visit to London, the acceleration of LMM missile deliveries and new sanctions against Russia will be announced.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine said that Moscow is preparing hybrid operations and does not rule out a direct conflict with Europe by 2045. The targets include Poland and the Baltic states.
Trump said that the US continues to provide Ukraine with intelligence and work with Kyiv and Moscow to end the war.
EU leaders plan to demand tougher sanctions against Russia and limit Moscow's oil revenues. This comes in defiance of Trump's deal with Putin on diesel fuel exports.
The plan provides for the reconstruction of Ukraine, security guarantees, energy integration, and addresses the territorial issue.
General Alexus Grynkewich said that NATO would make an attack on any ally completely futile. He also vowed to dismantle the entire system of warfare.
Brent and WTI prices fell after Trump's announcement of additional supplies of Russian diesel. U.S. sanctions on the fuel were temporarily eased.
In Anne Applebaum’s view, Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel in order to pressure Ukraine. Kyiv may continue strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Washington believes that diesel exports will soften Moscow’s position and restore dialogue. The U.S. told Kyiv that Putin is not yet ready for negotiations.
Zelenskyy said that Russia is not complying with the terms of Trump's energy truce and continues its strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Ukraine is ready for de-escalation.
Donald Trump believes that Putin and Zelenskyy want to reach a deal but do not know how. The United States plans to force them to come to an agreement.
According to NATO estimates, Russia lost more than 50,000 military personnel in September, up to 28,000 of whom were killed. At the same time, Ukraine’s losses amounted to around 5,000.
Ukraine did not attack Russia's energy facilities, but Russia struck Ukrainian infrastructure. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure.
Donald Trump said that the European Union had paid Russia $250 billion for energy. He also defended the authorization of Russian diesel exports.
Zelenskyy said that Russia’s export of 300–500 thousand tonnes of diesel per month would not affect the global price. The world consumes 120 million tonnes.
Zelenskyy said that the roots of the energy crisis lie in the Middle East, while Russia’s share of the global diesel market stands at 2. 2%.
Following the FP-1 attacks, three of Yandex’s supercomputers stopped working, causing disruptions to services and risks for thousands of companies. Experts predict mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and digital infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is affecting the operation of Russian oil refineries and the movement of oil vessels. He proposed that the United States reach an agreement on diesel supplies.
Russia rejected the proposal for a 60-day ceasefire for elections in Ukraine. The Kremlin stated that it seeks a long-term peace agreement.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready to adhere to the energy truce. At the same time, the Russian Federation continued attacks on energy facilities and cities.
Zelenskyy said that after the U. S. president's post, Russian drones flew over Ukraine. The Russian Federation attacked an energy facility in Kharkiv.
Berlin expressed its full support for Zelenskyy and called for increased pressure on Russia. The United Kingdom will also continue sanctions against Moscow.
Seven senators said that Trump's authorization of Russian diesel fuel imports violates the law. They called for Putin not to be financed.
Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure as part of Trump's initiative. Zelenskyy stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received the relevant orders.
Zelenskyy said that he did not know about the start of the truce announced by Trump. Ukraine is ready to accept it on condition that strikes on energy infrastructure cease.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to organize elections on condition of a 60-day full ceasefire by Russia. Moscow has not agreed so far.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann criticized Trump for attacking Zelenskyy and called on Europe to support Ukraine independently.