Overview

• Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Vladimir Putin, stating the Russian leader wants to stop the loss of lives in the Ukraine war.
• Trump has proposed a $500 million agreement with Ukraine, granting U.S. access to rare minerals and gas in exchange for security guarantees.
• The U.S. vice president and top officials will meet with President Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference later this week to discuss the plan.
• Ukraine has expressed openness to negotiations but insists on guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression.
• European leaders have criticized the proposal, citing concerns over Ukraine’s need for its resources for post-war reconstruction.