Overview

• US-brokered ceasefire aimed at halting energy infrastructure attacks has been undermined by reports of continued Russian violations.
• Donald Trump proposed US ownership of Ukrainian nuclear power plants as a security measure, but Kyiv has yet to formally respond.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested additional Patriot air defense systems from the US during discussions on the ceasefire.
• The United States plans to mediate further negotiations in the Middle East to expand the ceasefire and explore broader peace agreements.
• Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have significantly disrupted Russian fuel production, adding economic pressure on Moscow.