Overview

• President Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire that keeps forces where they are and said the Donbas should remain divided along the current lines of control, with negotiations to follow.
• Trump denied telling President Zelenskyy that Ukraine must give up the Donbas, countering multiple reports that he pressed Kyiv to accept territorial concessions.
• Accounts from the Financial Times and Reuters describe the meeting as a shouting match, with insiders saying Trump used vulgar language and warned Ukraine would be “frozen and destroyed” without a deal, claims not independently confirmed.
• Reports say Trump declined or withheld Tomahawk cruise missiles for now, while Vice President JD Vance stated a final decision has not been made; production limits were also cited in coverage.
• After a reported Trump–Putin call that included a territorial swap proposal, preparations are underway for a potential meeting in Budapest, and Zelenskyy said he could attend if invited but insists Putin is not ready for peace.