December 30, 09:46 AM • 32049 views
07:50 PM • 2138 viewsDmitry Peskov said that Putin was promptly receiving information about Ukraine's Sunday attacks on Russian military airfields. The Pentagon noted the sophistication of the attacks.
Dmitry Peskov said that one should not expect instant decisions from the negotiations. Russia is waiting for a reaction to its "memorandum" aimed at eliminating the root causes of the war.
A Ukrainian government delegation has arrived in Washington for talks. The priorities are strengthening sanctions against Russia, returning stolen children, and launching an investment fund for reconstruction.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 and 2026 due to the security situation. Inflationary pressure will remain high.
The global economy is experiencing its weakest growth since the COVID-19 pandemic due to Trump's trade policies. The OECD has lowered growth forecasts for many G20 countries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the shelling of Sumy with MLRS, as a result of which there are dead and wounded. He emphasized that without the pressure of the world, Putin will not agree to a ceasefire.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the negotiations in Istanbul showed that Russia does not want peace, this is a demonstration for Trump. An agreement was reached on the exchange of bodies of dead soldiers.
A new official portrait of Donald Trump has been released, depicting him against a black background. Experts point to the possible use of Photoshop to hide age-related changes.
Gold prices are declining due to geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. The spot price fell by 0.6%, and August futures fell by 0.4%.
US President Donald Trump has said that the US will not allow Iran to enrich uranium. This contradicts the proposal conveyed to Tehran by its representative Steve Witkoff.
Russia is planning a powerful strike on Ukraine in response to the drone attack on military airfields. According to the NYT, the strike may include massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Oil prices rose on concerns Iran may reject a U. S. proposal on a nuclear deal. A wildfire in Canada also led to the shutdown of oil production.
Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth received updates on the SBU's special operation "Spiderweb". The head of the Pentagon also spoke with his Ukrainian counterparts after the special operation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte invited the Ukrainian delegation to the Alliance summit. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's participation in the summit, where long-range capabilities will be discussed.
The Ukrainian side received proposals from the Russians only during the negotiations in Istanbul. Umerov stated that the Russians are trying to create the illusion of diplomacy without real actions.
The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia took place in Istanbul, where the exchange of prisoners, the return of the bodies of the dead, as well as the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
Donald Trump believes that the war in Ukraine must end. He stressed that he wants an end at the negotiating table, which he told the leaders of both countries.
President Zelenskyy stated that the exchange of bodies of the dead and ceasefire proposals are used by Russia to influence US decisions on sanctions, not for a real ceasefire.
The President of Ukraine supported Erdogan's initiative to meet in the format of four leaders. However, Zelensky expressed doubt that this would lead to a ceasefire.
Iran is preparing a negative response to the US proposal on the nuclear deal, as the US position on uranium enrichment remains unchanged. Tehran demands the immediate lifting of sanctions.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and investments in the defense industry. The parties also emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
The Trump administration plans to put a state reserve of 1 million barrels of diesel fuel on the market. The reserve has never been used as intended, and the sale will bring in $100 million.
Ukraine will contact partners from Europe and the USA after the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Ukraine wants them to closely monitor the agenda.
The European Union is preparing for trade negotiations with the United States and has warned of countermeasures if Trump introduces inflated tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Brussels expects to conclude a new agreement with Washington by July 9.
Ukraine insists on a ceasefire for negotiations, Russia wants to discuss issues without it. Ukraine plans contacts with the US and European partners for integration into the process.
Serhiy Kyslytsia stated that Russia rejects the idea of an unconditional ceasefire. Despite negotiations with the American delegation, the proposals were not accepted by the Russian side.
Following the negotiations in Istanbul, Ukraine believes that a meeting of leaders is necessary to resolve key issues. It also submitted a list of children for return and awaits a response.
The Polish President emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO through increased defense spending and closer cooperation with the United States, as well as supporting Ukraine in its integration into European structures.
The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.
