Overview

• Lavrov said no Putin–Zelensky summit is scheduled and claimed Zelensky rejected Trump’s proposals on NATO status and territorial talks.
• During a surprise visit to Kyiv, NATO’s Mark Rutte pledged work on robust security guarantees, and the EU announced a €4.05 billion disbursement to support Ukraine.
• NATO military chair Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said allied support will grow, citing the PURL mechanism delivering about $1.5 billion in air defenses and munitions and $33 billion in aid so far in 2025.
• Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine will not surrender land to Russia, framing territorial integrity as non‑negotiable.
• Fighting persisted with Ukrainian reports of a large overnight drone attack and Russia claiming control of two Donetsk villages, while reports indicated China could consider UN‑mandated peacekeeping and Beijing stated it seeks a constructive role.