Overview

• President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for refusing to cede Crimea and other occupied territories, calling it a barrier to peace negotiations.
• Ukraine has firmly rejected the U.S.-backed ceasefire plan, citing constitutional restrictions against territorial concessions.
• Russian missile and drone strikes, including a deadly attack on a civilian bus in Marhanets, continue to cause significant casualties in Ukraine.
• The U.S. downgraded its participation in a London summit on the conflict, with key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff absent.
• President Trump directly appealed to Vladimir Putin on social media to halt strikes on Kyiv, while envoy Witkoff prepares for another meeting with the Russian leader.