Overview

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lawrow told NBC that a Putin–Zelensky meeting is unrealistic now because no agreed agenda exists.
• Lawrow said Moscow wants territorial concessions and a Ukrainian renunciation of NATO membership before any leaders’ meeting, demands Kyiv rejects.
• President Trump dampened hopes for quick talks and said he will decide within about two weeks whether to impose massive sanctions or tariffs on Russia or take no new action, while ruling out U.S. ground troops.
• Fighting remains intense as Ukraine reported one of the heaviest recent attacks, with 574 drones and 40 rockets launched overnight and strikes reaching Lviv.
• As Europeans discuss security guarantees, NATO chief Mark Rutte praised Trump’s push, the U.S. signaled Europe must carry most on-the-ground responsibility, and Moscow reiterated it will not accept NATO troops in Ukraine.