Oleksandr Lukashenka, during a conversation with Volodymyr Putin, stated that Donald Trump is right to "bend Europe over" and offered Minsk for negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. He also emphasized that Russia will not lose in Ukraine.
The US is actively looking for a location for a meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Among the possible options being considered are the UAE, Rome, and Hungary.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. The conversation took place ahead of Putin's summit with US President Donald Trump.
The Polish Prime Minister stated a possible freezing of the Russian-Ukrainian war, referring to a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his own intuition. He also mentioned the expiration of Trump's ultimatum to Putin on August 8.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents could take place next Monday, with Rome being considered as the venue. This would be the first meeting between Trump and Putin since Trump's return to office.
The head of the CPD NSDC, Kovalenko, stated that information about "plans" and "agreements" in the media is fiction. This message appeared after media publications about possible scenarios amid Donald Trump's peace efforts.
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness for a real ceasefire in talks with the leaders of France and Germany. At the same time, Ukraine will not recognize the Russian Federation's control over the occupied territories due to constitutional limitations.
Donald Trump is preparing to meet with Putin next week to discuss peace in Ukraine. The approaches of the parties differ radically, the chance of success is illusory.
US President Donald Trump has launched an economic attack on buyers of Russian oil by imposing 25% tariffs on goods from India. This could destabilize global markets and create political risks for Trump himself.
US President Donald Trump is considering whether to punish Russia. Instead, he announced a summit with Putin. Trump also informed European leaders about a possible meeting with Putin and Zelensky, for which Moscow, it seems, has not provided sufficient assurances.
Oil prices were little changed on Friday but are heading for their biggest weekly losses since late June due to new US tariffs. Investors are concerned about the impact of the tariffs on the global economy and oil demand.
More than two-thirds of Ukrainians (69%) advocate for the quickest possible end to the war through negotiations. Only 24% of respondents believe that the struggle should continue until victory.
US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Putin regarding a ceasefire depends on the Kremlin leader's decision. Earlier, Trump set a 10-day deadline for reaching an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that Putin should not meet with Zelensky before meeting with him. He emphasized that Putin and Zelensky would like to meet with him.
In Tbilisi, several thousand people marched to the parliament, commemorating the 17th anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war. Participants carried national flags and stickers with red poppies, chanting patriotic slogans.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Putin only if the Russian dictator also meets with Zelenskyy. The White House has not confirmed a bilateral meeting, but is discussing a possible trilateral meeting.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is relying on a meeting with Donald Trump to achieve strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin considers the summit the main tool for keeping Ukraine out of NATO and changing geopolitical reality.
China is deliberately prolonging the war in Ukraine, strengthening military and economic cooperation with Russia. Beijing considers the conflict beneficial for weakening the United States. This position nullifies Western peace initiatives.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed steps towards a peace agreement and Ukraine's future membership in the EU. Europe continues to actively support Ukraine.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, urges not to believe rumors about a meeting between Trump and Putin. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine.
The European Union welcomes any efforts for a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU supports Ukraine to be strong on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
Russian dictator Putin stated that a meeting with President Zelenskyy is possible if appropriate conditions are created. He also expressed interest in meeting with Trump, which, according to him, was mutual.
Putin's aide called the US proposal, brought to Moscow by Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff, "quite acceptable. " Media speculate that the US proposed a truce in Ukraine to Russia (but not yet peace), effective "recognition" of Russia's territorial gains with discussions prolonged for decades to come, as well as the lifting of sanctions.
Ukraine's dollar bonds continued to rise after the confirmation of a meeting between Russian and US leaders. This fueled speculation about a possible truce between Moscow and Kyiv.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine, recognition of Russia's territorial gains, sanctions lifting, and energy cooperation. Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement.
Putin's aide, Yuriy Ushakov, announced an agreement on a meeting between Putin and Trump in the coming days. Moscow and Washington are beginning to work out the details.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk predicts a possible trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, and Russia in the summer or early autumn. This meeting could resolve urgent issues that require personal agreement between the heads of state.
The US is doubling tariffs on Indian goods as punishment for purchases of Russian oil. This creates a dilemma for India, which has long-standing relations with Moscow.
Oil prices rose 1% after US inventories fell and exports increased. Macroeconomic uncertainty due to US tariffs on Indian goods limits growth.
