Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump plans to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The American leader is confident that he can resolve the situation, citing his experience of ending seven conflicts.
US President Donald Trump announced the upcoming visits of European leaders to Washington to discuss the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also plans to talk with Putin amid recent Russian shelling of Kyiv.
Peskov claims that more and more countries share Moscow's position on the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin does not confirm its readiness for territorial compromises.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with representatives of the EU and Canada the strengthening of sanctions against Russia. He informed about the escalation of attacks and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and energy resilience.
Donald Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska brought the Russian dictator the desired result. Zelenskyy noted that Putin seeks to use such meetings for his own propaganda, avoiding dialogue with Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Kremlin's main goal is the full occupation of Ukraine, and for Ukraine, victory means preserving its statehood. He emphasized that only its own army can provide true security guarantees for the state.
Scott Bessent stated his readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including secondary ones on oil. This is possible with the solidarity of European partners.
President Zelenskyy informed Macron about the death of four people and the injury of 44 as a result of the Russian attack. Ukraine and France are preparing new measures to strengthen defense.
The Kremlin is expanding its influence on the education and leisure of Russian schoolchildren, forming a centralized model of ideological control. This is happening through state funding, media assets, and educational platforms controlled by structures close to the president.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Putin allegedly expressed interest in negotiations with Zelenskyy "in any other place. " Fico also stated that Zelenskyy is allegedly ready for such a meeting, despite possible political risks.
Reuters agency removed a video recording of a conversation between Putin and Xi Jinping about living up to 150 years. The reason was the withdrawal of permission to use the footage by China's state television.
European leaders, realizing critical gaps in defense capabilities, hope for Donald Trump to fulfill his proposal for security guarantees for Ukraine. Replacing US military capabilities will cost Europe $1 trillion.
Another tanker with Russian gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project has docked at the Chinese port of Tishang. This is the second cargo from the sanctioned project to arrive in China.
Donald Trump stated that the G20 summit in 2026 will take place in Miami. He suggested the possibility of inviting dictator Putin to this event.
Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials continue their attempts to weaken Western unity by threatening foreign troops in Ukraine. ISW notes that these statements are aimed at intimidating European states.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Vladimir Putin's invitation to Moscow for negotiations. Instead, he offered the Russian dictator to come to Kyiv.
European officials will visit the US on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia and new sanctions. This comes amid Trump's frustration with the war in Ukraine and his failed attempts to negotiate with Putin.
The European Union is sending a delegation to Washington to prepare new joint sanctions against Russia. European Council President António Costa confirmed increased pressure through further direct and secondary sanctions.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is responding to Russian strikes on energy facilities and will not tolerate darkness. Ukraine is ready to ensure Slovakia's energy stability by offering joint energy projects without Russian resources.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that negotiations with Putin concerned only bilateral cooperation. He denied information about discussing an energy blockade of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Slovakia's support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Kyiv views this as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, as stated by Zelenskyy after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Robert Fico in Uzhhorod. Fico arrived after negotiations with Putin, intending to discuss attacks on oil infrastructure.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Putin's invitation to Moscow is a sign of the Russians' unwillingness to meet. However, the very fact of allowing the possibility of a meeting is regarded as a step in the right direction.
António Costa stated that Russia's unwillingness to start peace talks indicates its true intentions. He emphasized that Putin deliberately delays any negotiation processes.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has finally realized the significance of Ukraine's EU membership, although it took too long. He also criticized certain European countries, particularly Hungary, for continuing to purchase Russian energy resources.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Issues of security guarantees for Ukraine and strengthening Ukrainian air defense were discussed.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems. Germany calls on European partners to transfer them to Kyiv, emphasizing the confidentiality of such discussions.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin rejected the possibility of direct negotiations with Ukraine, considering them impossible due to key issues. He proposed Moscow as the best place for a meeting with Zelenskyy, promising "security guarantees."
Russian dictator Putin stated that NATO troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets for the Russian army. He also cynically added that after peace agreements, Western troops would not be needed.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian dictator invited Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for negotiations. According to him, the terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine cannot be predicted, but "light at the end of the tunnel" is visible.