Mike Waltz admitted to creating a chat in Signal, where The Atlantic editor accidentally ended up. He assured that the information was not secret, but regrets the publicity.
Putin rejects a ceasefire proposed by Trump and Zelensky. ISW analysts point to the Kremlin's vague demands.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that Ukrainians will fight with their bare hands if the terms of the peace are unacceptable. He also added that there is a risk of Russia using nuclear weapons due to failures on the front.
The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.
Great Britain called on Russia to accept Ukraine's proposal for an immediate ceasefire. The department expressed gratitude to the United States for their efforts in the issue of peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with Russia are possible only on Ukraine's terms. He emphasized that territorial issues are not discussed, and the strategy is a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the success of the meeting in Riyadh, where issues of ceasefire, navigation security and prisoner exchange were discussed. He emphasized the role of the United States in guaranteeing the implementation of agreements.
The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Russia really seeks peace, or is only trying to mislead the United States and the world. Pressure remains the only way to combat Moscow's lies.
The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation is distorting agreements on silence in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy. He emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian prisoners.
The Trump administration is considering Russia's request to lift sanctions. Trump also stated that negotiations between the US, Russia and Ukraine are progressing successfully.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians do not want to end the war, therefore the most difficult issues in the negotiations will be the ceasefire and territories. Ukraine is concerned about the discussion of these issues without its participation.
Zelensky said that the military activity of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea and air alerts will require new measures against Moscow. Ukraine is doing everything for diplomacy, waiting for results from Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the ZNPP belongs to Ukraine. Its restoration may take up to 2.5 years. Trump offered US assistance in managing the plant.
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has called for the resignation of National Security Advisor Waltz and Defense Secretary Hegseth. The reason was suspicion of violating US national security.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Witcoff's statement regarding the pseudo-referendums of the Russian Federation, noting that his messages coincide with Kremlin narratives. The President also noted positive aspects in Witcoff's statements.
Ukraine expects more specifics on security guarantees from the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, in particular regarding the dispatch of a peacekeeping contingent. Zelensky hopes to get the first results.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and the USA. Prior to this, delegations from the countries held a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where they discussed security issues.
Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to strike energy infrastructure. Safe navigation in the Black Sea and prisoner exchanges are also being discussed.
Zelenskyy stated that the US will facilitate the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilians. The Russians raised the issue of ports and agricultural exports.
The US and Russia have agreed on safe navigation in the Black Sea and the development of measures to ban attacks on energy facilities. The US will also help Russia with the export of agricultural products.
Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on measures for safe navigation, prisoner exchange, and a ban on strikes against energy facilities. The negotiations took place in Riyadh, mediated by Saudi Arabia.
US intelligence believes that Russia and Ukraine consider an unsatisfactory ceasefire worse than continuing the war. The US intelligence community also continues to see a risk regarding nuclear weapons.
According to MP Honcharenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga will speak in the Verkhovna Rada with a report.
Donald Trump supported Mike Waltz after the incident with the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic getting into a closed chat where military plans were discussed. Trump said the situation did not affect the military operation.
Uranium stocks are falling due to trade tensions between the US and Canada, as well as ceasefire talks in Ukraine. This has led to lower uranium prices.
Colorado Democrats have agreed to remove Donald Trump's portrait from the gallery of presidents after his complaint on Truth Social. The request came from Republicans.
The court ordered compensation to be paid to Japanese man Hakamada Iwao, who spent 47 years in prison on fabricated murder charges. This is the largest amount of compensation in Japanese history.
Russian-American negotiations in Saudi Arabia did not lead to a joint statement. The russian federation stated that the reason for the absence of the statement was allegedly the position of Ukraine.