Overview

• Vice President JD Vance stated that the Ukraine-Russia war is unlikely to end soon, urging both sides to find a middle ground between their peace proposals.
• Both Ukraine and Russia have shared their respective peace plans, but significant differences remain, leaving negotiations at a standstill.
• President Trump has notified Congress of a $50 million military aid package for Ukraine, tied to a rare-earths resource agreement with Kyiv.
• U.S. officials remain skeptical about a near-term ceasefire, highlighting the continued intensity of Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian regions.
• The U.S. and Ukraine recently signed a 50/50 reconstruction and resource-development fund agreement, pending ratification by Ukraine's parliament.