Vladimir Putin
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called on Putin to sit down at the negotiating table and demonstrate readiness for peace. EU countries and partners plan to increase pressure on Russia and support the Ukrainian army.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to hold talks with Putin. This will happen after his phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Trump administration announced the curtailment of Pentagon programs for training and equipping the armies of Eastern European countries bordering Russia. This decision is intended to force European allies to bear a larger share of the costs of their own defense.
Conor McGregor announced his intention to run for President of Ireland in the 2025 elections. He called on citizens to contact MPs to support his nomination and promised not to sign laws without public review.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy ironically commented on Putin's invitation to negotiations in Moscow. He believes that this is being done to delay the meeting of leaders.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin will try to use the meeting in China as permission to continue the war. Russia rejects all peace initiatives, demonstrating a lack of agreement for peace.
US President Donald Trump told EU leaders that Europe should stop buying Russian oil. He also called for increased economic pressure on China for financing Russia's military actions.
Participants of the "Coalition of the Willing" have declared their readiness to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed this decision.
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the White House announced a sensational event that is likely to happen in the near future.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin fears Ukraine's success and its accession to the EU, as this could set an example for Russians. He also emphasized that NATO expansion is important to Putin, even though the Alliance is a defensive organization.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
President Zelenskyy emphasizes that European security guarantees alone may not be enough to deter Russia. He calls for an alliance between the US and Europe to prevent a repeated invasion.
Putin's visit to China ended without concrete agreements on the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, despite his statements about "consensus". Beijing limited itself to general phrases about "promoting infrastructure projects."
President Zelenskyy stated that some partners, who declare their fight against the Russian aggressor, are simultaneously meeting with Putin in China. He emphasized that international pressure is insufficient, and Putin does not feel threatened, having significant financial reserves.
The spokesman for the agency stated that Russia is not winning, and Ukraine is not losing. He cited data on Russia's losses and the aggressor's insignificant territorial gains.
President Zelenskyy stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas would create conditions for further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine defines the eastern border of Europe.
Hungary and Slovakia are asking the EU to lift asset freezes and visa bans for six Russian businessmen. This is necessary for the extension of current sanctions against Russia.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that US envoy Steve Witkoff accurately conveyed the Kremlin's position to Donald Trump. He considers their communication effective, despite criticism.
Chinese companies supplied parts and materials worth at least 55 million euros to Russian firms sanctioned for drone production. Almost a quarter of these supplies went to companies involved in the production of Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones.
FIFA has confirmed that tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will cost from $60, but dynamic pricing could raise prices to $6730. FIFA officials recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid significant price increases, as was the case at the 2022 World Cup.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tikhyi, commented on Putin's statement, noting that Russia will not win, and Ukraine will not lose. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called the joint meeting of the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia in Beijing a "direct challenge" to the international system. She characterized it as the building of an "anti-Western world order."
US President Donald Trump announced a planned conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the coming days. Trump also noted that he has the influence to end the war and has already ended seven wars.
Donald Trump said he has no statements for Putin, but expects a decision from him. In case Trump is dissatisfied, there will be consequences, which he announced during a meeting with the President of Poland.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called Putin's proposal for a meeting in Moscow deliberately unacceptable. Ukraine is ready for a meeting at any time, but only on serious terms.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said he was hearing about the film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" for the first time and had not seen the movie. In the film, he was played by British actor Jude Law, and its premiere took place at the Venice Film Festival.
Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops withdrew from Kyiv in 2022 due to persistent appeals from Western European leaders. According to him, Ukraine then decided to continue fighting, rejecting proposals to end the conflict.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he is ready to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow, if the latter wishes. At the same time, Putin once again emphasized that Zelenskyy's powers as President of Ukraine have already expired.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the main task is to force Russia to stop the war and killings. He emphasized that sanctions are working, and pressure on Russia must continue.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not agree to an exchange of territories with Russia. He emphasized that this is not a gift to the enemy, but a part of Ukraine's defense and the lives of Ukrainians.