Vladimir Putin
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.
Russia uses information campaigns to divide the Trump administration, portraying Witkoff as rational and Trump as irrational. The goal is to undermine US efforts to end the war and achieve unilateral concessions.
US President Donald Trump stated a high probability of a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin. The place and time of the meeting have not yet been determined.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a meeting between Trump and Putin is possible if Ukraine and Russia's positions on ending the war converge. Key issues are territorial concessions from both sides.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to meet with US President Donald Trump. The head of the White House is open to such a meeting if it contributes to ending the war in Ukraine and provided Putin meets with Zelenskyy.
The White House reported difficulties in organizing a meeting between Trump and Putin next week. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is open to meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.
US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.
US President Donald Trump plans a personal meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin next week. Soon after that, he plans to meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place against the backdrop of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff held a productive meeting with Putin, achieving progress. Donald Trump informed European allies, who agree that the war must end.