Donald Trump began a diplomatic initiative to cease fire in Ukraine with a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin was expected to be the first call.
Putin's spokesman announced readiness to resolve the "conflict". This was a response to Trump's words, who is tired of negotiations. Also, Trump and Putin are negotiating a ceasefire.
Donald Trump is tired of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and wants a ceasefire. After talking to Putin, he plans to negotiate with Zelensky.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Donald Trump. The leaders agreed to talk again after Trump's conversation with Putin.
US Vice President Vance said that negotiations on Ukraine have reached a dead end and suggested that the US may withdraw from them. Trump plans talks with Putin and Zelensky.
Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between Putin and Trump is not planned. The White House confirmed that Trump will speak with Putin and then with Zelenskyy.
The White House confirmed the planned phone calls between Trump and Putin, as well as Zelenskyy. Trump will first speak with the Russian dictator, and then call the Ukrainian president.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the newly elected President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to Ukraine. They discussed the possibility of a meeting and the importance of support.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. He instructed to form a permanent expanded national negotiating group.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
Rustem Umerov reported on the details of the conversation with the Russians in Turkey. Ukraine insists on an immediate ceasefire for 30 days to save lives and negotiate.
The Russians continue to use tactics of small assault groups in the direction of Basivka and Zhuravka in the Sumy region. The most intense assaults are taking place in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region.
Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.
Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.
The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.
British Prime Minister discussed the war in Ukraine with the leaders of the USA, Italy, France and Germany. The discussion focused on a ceasefire and sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to negotiate.
The Kremlin is trying to create the impression of a strong Russian military advantage before Putin's conversation with Trump. ISW analysts believe this is being done to divert attention from the problems of the Russian Federation.
With almost 99% of the votes counted, Dan received 54. 13%, defeating the pro-Russian far-right Simion. Zelenskyy has already congratulated Dan, emphasizing the importance of partnership between Ukraine and Romania.
The meeting took place against the background of concerns about Trump's planned conversation with Putin, where the conditions for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed. Zelenskyy seeks to avoid imposing unacceptable conditions.
The President emphasized that the commemoration of the victims of repression takes place during the intensification of efforts to stop the aggression of the Russian Federation. Independence is the basis of protection against Russia.
The President of the European Commission and the Vice President of the United States held a meeting in Rome, discussing trade issues and the situation in Ukraine. They expressed a shared desire for a just and lasting peace.
The US presented a 22-point peace plan in Istanbul, the first of which is a ceasefire, Trump's special representative said.
The President of Ukraine stated that russia put forward unrealistic conditions for a long-term ceasefire in Istanbul. Zelenskyy emphasized the absence of intentions in Moscow to end the war.
Volodymyr Zelensky sent Donald Trump a letter with proposals for cooperation in the defense industry and trade. He thanked the United States for supporting Ukraine and its efforts to end the war.
The President of Ukraine met with US representatives in Rome, discussing diplomacy, sanctions, defense cooperation, and prisoner exchange. He emphasized the importance of pressure on Russia.
Steve Vitkoff stated that Trump's conversation with Putin will determine where the negotiating parties are. Trump plans to speak with Zelensky and NATO allies after his conversation with Putin.
In Rome, Zelenskyy met with representatives from the US and Europe. The cessation of the war in Ukraine was discussed ahead of Trump's talks with Putin and NATO leaders.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska met with Pope Leo XIV. The President thanked him for his support of Ukraine and expressed his readiness for dialogue.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with US Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This happened after their argument in the White House.
German Chancellor Merz announced plans to discuss the upcoming conversation with Putin with Trump. He spoke about this with Rubio and Zelensky in preparation for the negotiations.