Overview

• Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the U.S. peace proposal fails to address the 'root causes' of the Ukraine conflict, making it unacceptable in its current form.
• President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warning of potential secondary sanctions on Russian oil if Moscow blocks progress toward a ceasefire.
• China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, visiting Moscow, expressed optimism about ongoing U.S.-Russia talks, while reaffirming China's strategic partnership with Russia.
• European leaders, including Germany's Annalena Baerbock, criticized Russia for stalling negotiations and urged continued European support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
• Ukraine and the U.S. are engaged in contentious talks over a minerals deal, which Kyiv sees as critical to maintaining U.S. support but insists must align with European Union integration goals.