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Russia is signaling "cautious optimism" about Washington’s rhetoric on Ukraine, even as negotiations remain frozen and Western intelligence agencies warn that Moscow’s strategic ambitions extend far beyond the current war.

The communiqué is politically useful, but not a factual description of where negotiations stand.

On Monday, Zelenskyy met with top German officials, including Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, before joining leaders from across Europe — including Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the U.K. — along with NATO and EU representatives.

High-level talks in Berlin bring together Ukraine, the U.S., and Germany as President Zelenskyy pushes for a ceasefire, Article Five–like se

A new split has emerged inside the European Union over how to finance Ukraine’s budget in the coming years, after Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria jointly urged Brussels to slow down on its flagship plan to use frozen Russian state assets as collateral for large-scale loans to Kyiv.

Zelenskyy races across Europe for urgent talks with NATO, the EU, and Italy as U.S.–Russia backchannel contacts raise tensions over Ukraine’s security.

A leaked transcript reveals Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff advising Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on how to manipulate Donald Trump, praising Vladimir Putin, and proposing territorial concessions for Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers demand Witkoff’s removal as Moscow denies the leaks — while admitting the calls were made over WhatsApp. The scandal exposes how Russia shaped a pro-Kremlin narrative inside the White House and why the “peace plan” pushed on Ukraine was never real.

The document outlines 24 points, many of which appear more assertive and favorable to Kyiv than those in the American plan.

Orbán threatens to block EU aid to Ukraine — but EU law says rule-breakers can lose funding. Here’s what the law actually says, and why the

This analysis breaks down each clause and explains exactly why the “peace plan” is legally void and unenforceable.

President Zelenskyy spoke with European leaders and U.S. Vice President JD Vance about Washington’s proposed peace plan, emphasizing that any agreement must ensure a dignified and lasting peace. Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe will now work at the adviser level to verify whether the American framework is realistic and workable.

A complete English translation of the leaked 28-point U.S. draft peace plan for Ukraine, detailing security guarantees, NATO restrictions, territorial concessions, sanctions relief for Russia, reconstruction funds, and proposed ceasefire conditions. This breakdown covers every clause from sovereignty to demilitarization, elections, amnesty, and Trump’s role in enforcement.

Inside the high-stakes U.S. push for a Ukraine–Russia peace deal: generals pressuring Zelenskyy, a draft plan proposing war-crime amnesty and Ukraine’s withdrawal from NATO ambitions, and Washington’s attempt to “reinvigorate diplomacy.” Full analysis of Zelenskyy’s meeting with Secretary Driscoll and the aftermath of the deadly Ternopil strike.

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two Ukrainian front companies accused of supplying key components for Iran’s Shahed drone program. Washington says Iranian operatives used Imperativ Ukraina and Ekofera to covertly procure engines, sensors, and navigation systems for HESA—the state-owned defense manufacturer behind the Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 drones Russia uses in Ukraine. The new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s global procurement network and weaken Moscow’s drone arsenal.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended at least until the end of the year, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry confirmed, citing a “lack of progress.” The decision comes as Russian forces continue to advance along several fronts while Ukraine struggles with critical shortages in ammunition, missiles, vehicles, and manpower. Western Support Falters The most immediate cause of Ukraine’s weakened position lies in dwindling Western support. Deliveries of weapons and am

Lavrov demands Ukraine’s capitulation, Trump downplays war risks, and India continues Russian oil imports despite U.S. claims—signaling a widening geopolitical shift.

Russia has begun mobilizing Ukrainians in the occupied territories, reassigning these areas to its Southern Military District.

President Trump showered Xi Jinping with praise while lowering tariffs and touting a “12 out of 10” meeting. Xi remained cold and strategic.