Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. will decide within days whether to continue peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, citing frustration with stalled negotiations.
• The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Intent granting American access to Ukraine's mineral wealth and establishing a reconstruction investment fund.
• Russia has continued its military offensive, with missile and drone strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy killing two people and injuring dozens, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
• European leaders met with U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Paris to support the peace process, with a follow-up round of talks planned in London next week.
• President Trump, while optimistic about a potential ceasefire, has indicated that the U.S. may withdraw from the talks if neither side demonstrates actionable progress soon.