Overview

• Ukraine and Russia have both declared readiness for unconditional negotiations, but active hostilities continue, fueling mistrust.
• President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of bad-faith tactics, alleging continued attacks despite Moscow's stated willingness for talks.
• US President Trump, after meeting Zelenskyy in Rome, expressed doubts about Putin’s commitment to peace and hinted at further sanctions.
• Trump suggested Ukraine might cede Crimea in a potential peace deal, a controversial stance that Zelenskyy has previously rejected.
• North Korea officially confirmed its soldiers fought alongside Russian forces in the contested Kursk region, marking a new phase of international involvement.