Overview

• Donald Trump has expressed anger at Vladimir Putin for questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's credibility and suggesting a leadership change in Ukraine.
• Trump has threatened 25% secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil if no progress is made toward ending the Ukraine war.
• Zelensky faces warnings from Trump over a potential withdrawal from a rare earth minerals deal with the U.S., which Trump views as critical to bilateral cooperation.
• Russian aggression in Ukraine continues unabated, with Zelensky accusing Putin of prolonging the war and rejecting peace efforts, including a U.S.-proposed ceasefire.
• Internal divisions in Germany's CDU over Russia sanctions deepen as pro-Russia stances face criticism from coalition partners and party members.