Overview

• Speaking in China, Vladimir Putin said a consensus may be possible on security guarantees for Ukraine if the war ends, while insisting Russia must be involved in any post-war framework.
• Putin reiterated that Ukrainian membership in NATO is unacceptable to Moscow but said Russia has never opposed Ukraine joining the European Union.
• The Russian leader claimed the Trump administration is listening to Moscow’s arguments and said a 'mutual understanding' has emerged following their Alaska talks.
• Putin raised potential cooperation with the United States at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and said work with Kyiv could occur if conditions allow.
• President Trump said he is very disappointed in Putin and signaled plans to take steps to reduce wartime deaths as bipartisan sanctions proposals in Congress remain pending.